When you improve your swimming you will have accomplished something very special.
Designed for Beginner triathletes who are looking to improve their swimming fitness, the primary goal of this training plan is to ENHANCE YOUR swimming.
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Getting started with Swimming: Week 2
Over the next few weeks, I’ll post a series of workouts to assist you to improve your swimming. These sessions are targeted toward beginners who…
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Tash McCosh’s Testimonial for Coach Ray
Around 3 months ago I was given Coach Ray’s contact details. As I sat talking to him via FB and he said he was sitting on the side of the pool delaying getting in the water, I thought yep this coach seems normal. This is what I need!
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Saturday Swim Session: Chris Sanson’s Favourite Swim Workout
This session is based on Chris Sanson’s favourite swim workout. Read more about how he does this session in this Qwik-View here.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Half Ironman Surges
The session is a great way to develop your ability to ride a steady state for about 90km (like a half Ironman or 70.3) and be capable…
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Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…
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If you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
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What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?
What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
View More What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?Is More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
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How Fast Are You Now?
This is the eighth and final session as we have now built your fitness. Now it is time to retest you and compare with your original…
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