For this article I have decided to stay away from discussing training, not because I haven’t done any training, because I definitely have. This week…
View More UltraHumps: ANZAC Day AbroadMonth: April 2019
Lisa’s Journey, Week 48: Tuning Into Nature
The kids, dog and I decided to take an ANZAC day bush walk. It was such a beautiful day and I enjoyed walking the track…
View More Lisa’s Journey, Week 48: Tuning Into NatureMikes Middle Distance Magic: On Track For The Next One!
After a weekend of training disasters for many reasons I had a good talking to myself, a moan to Ray to get some things off…
View More Mikes Middle Distance Magic: On Track For The Next One!Ali’s Adventure: Specificity Of Training
The closer I get to racing the more specific I try and get my sessions, particularly as the next race is on gravel. Trying to…
View More Ali’s Adventure: Specificity Of TrainingSaturday Swim Session: 400’s For Success
Stamina developed by swimming 400’s will be of benefit to all triathletes and open water swimmers. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
View More Saturday Swim Session: 400’s For SuccessFriday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Race Pace 5ks
Doing 1km reps is very popular with triathletes and runners to improve speed. This is a perfect session for runner’s and triathlete’s running 5km races. Doing it ~10 days prior to an important 5km as a great session.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Race Pace 5ksClatters Chatter: A New Approach On Training
‘Beep, Beep’. The alarm goes at 4:30am. “time to hit the pool” my mind excitedly rings. After 2 hours of intense swimming, I head 20km to school on my bike. Never a break, no rest as this is what the pro’s do. “I want to be the best!” I was so dedicated and wanting to make it pro, I forgot about my body and my Hauroa and was slowly wasting away. My body was crying for help inside, but I never listened. After having multiple coaches and never listening, I decided I needed someone who can help my parents and myself monitor me. This is when I met Coach Ray.
View More Clatters Chatter: A New Approach On TrainingWednesday Windtrainer Workout: Coach Carly’s Threshold Session
Spending time at or near your FTP/Threshold intensity will develop your aerobic function and ability to sustain a higher intensity. This session combines intervals at or near threshold with a short rest. This session is perfect for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Coach Carly’s Threshold SessionHow I Dropped Over 2 Minutes OFF My 5km Time in 4 Weeks
For a number of years I’ve had a goal of running a sub-3hr marathon. Although it’s been a few years since I’ve tried seriously to…
View More How I Dropped Over 2 Minutes OFF My 5km Time in 4 WeeksUltraHumps – Jacobs Ladder 7 Peaks Challenge
With being overseas for a number of months, one often finds themselves wondering what training can be done when events are generally off the cards.…
View More UltraHumps – Jacobs Ladder 7 Peaks Challenge