Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or Ironman NZ (04 Mar).…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 12Month: February 2016
Friday Fartlek: Pace Calibration Run (PCR)
This session is a great way to simulate a race and build your confidence.
View More Friday Fartlek: Pace Calibration Run (PCR)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…
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Half Ironman SurgesUltraHumps: BLOG #6 – Inspiration Comes In Many Forms From Many Locations
Well team, we’re getting closer to the greatest endurance test of my life of about 515 kms of swimming, cycling and running over 3 days…
View More UltraHumps: BLOG #6 – Inspiration Comes In Many Forms From Many LocationsBest of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 07 February 2016
Each Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Technology/Equipment Blogs http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/further-pioneer-powertap.html Power…
View More Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 07 February 201612 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 11
This week’s training continues to develop your base fitness with a strong focus on technique and endurance. Each week will have three pool sessions for…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 11Friday Fartlek Run: MAF Test
This session is a great way to assess your Maximal Aerobic Function and how efficient you are.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: MAF TestWednesday Windtrainer Workout: Hurt Box
This session is a great way to develop your ability to suffer and then continue to suffer. Suitable for road cyclists and also triathletes. This session…
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Hurt BoxBlog #5: Scorching 100th Event Half Ironman Versus Injury Coupled with Wellington’s Splash & Dash
For this weeks Blog I had the opportunity to reflect on the injury I caused to my left calf in training on Boxing Day towards…
View More Blog #5: Scorching 100th Event Half Ironman Versus Injury Coupled with Wellington’s Splash & Dash