June 2021 – Coach Ray – Qwik Kiwi Coaching

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Heather Jackson’s Championship Rounds

The ability to ride very hard and then settle into a solid threshold effort is a key component and conducting a session like this one will further develop both your VO2 Max and Functional Threshold Power (FTP). This session will benefit all cyclist including triathletes and MtBers.

Tuesday Training Plan: Fitness Swimming Training Plan (Intermediate 8-week Plan) 3 swims per week

This programme will build your swimming fitness and develop your confidence and speed in the water even more.
Designed for Beginner & Intermediate triathletes and swimmers who are looking to improve their swimming fitness.

Why I Changed From Garmin Forerunner 935 to a Fenix 6s

I’ve had my Forerunner 935 for a few years now and before that I had the Forerunner 920XT, 910XT and the 310XT before that. Prior to getting the 310XT I only ever used Polar watches dating back to 1992 when I got my first Polar Favor.

Saturday Swim Session: Gale Bernhardt’s Endurance 2 Workout

Endurance is a critical component of fitness for triathletes and long distance open water swimmers. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their top end speed.

Friday Fartlek Run: Stryd’s Steady and Go Workout

Running at a range of intensities will develop your running fitness across the spectrum and provide benefits for events from 5k through to longer events. This is a great session for all runners and triathletes especially those running events between 5km & half marathon.

Thursday Training Plan – 24 week Rotorua SUFFER Half Ironman Training Plan

The Rotorua SUFFER Half Ironman is a great event with a range of options for shorter events. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Joe Friel’s Long Hill Workout

On the bike strength workouts can assist develop muscular strength and enhance your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). This session will benefit all cyclist including triathletes and MtBers.

Chef Ray – Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

Lean protein provides recovery benefits and carbohydrates provide fuel for training, this meal is flavoursome and provides training benefits.

Saturday Swim Session: Gale Bernhardt’s Endurance 1 Workout

Endurance is a critical component of fitness for triathletes and long distance open water swimmers. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their top end speed.

Friday Fartlek Run: Emma-Kate Lidbury’s Endurance and Fartlek Run

Running at your VO2 Max will build your top end speed, this workout provides that along with enhancing your endurance with the longer segment in the middle. This is a great session for all runners and triathletes especially those running events between 5km & half marathon.

Thursday Training Plan: Cycling FTP Power Boost Training Plan (Intermediate 16-week Plan – Start any Monday) 3 workouts/week

As you work your way through this training programme you’ll build your Functional Threshold Power (FTP). With regular FTP tests every 4 weeks you’ll be able to measure and see your progress.
Designed for Intermediate cyclists and triathletes who have at least 16 weeks prior to their event. This plan is to prepare you to COMPETE in YOUR event at a higher level than you previously have.

Tuesday Training Plan: 8-Week Swim Fitness Builder Training Plan (2 swims per week) – Start Any Time

This programme will build your swimming fitness and develop your confidence and speed in the water even more.
Designed for Beginner and intermediate triathletes and swimmers who are looking to improve their swimming fitness.

Thursday Training Plan – 4 weeks 30min/day Triathlon Training Plan (Running Pace and Cycling Power) no progression

Designed for Beginner and Intermediate triathletes who are looking to create consistency within their training after taking a break or losing motivation in their training. This is perfect for athletes who are short on time. It only takes 30 minutes per day during the week and a bit more time on the weekend.
The primary goal of this training plan is to prepare you to have consistency within your training.

Tuesday Training Plan: 10k RUNNING Training Plan (BEGINNER 8-week Plan – Start Any Monday Reusable)

This 8-week programme will take you through challenging sessions that will build your fitness and speed to run 10km faster at the end of the programme.

Thursday Training Plan: Threshold CYCLING Training Plan (Intermediate 6-week Plan) – Start Any Monday + Reusable

The ability to cycle at a Threshold Intensity is a key determinant of cycling fitness. By enhancing your fitness whilst at Threshold Intensity by definition you will be a fitter, faster cyclist.

Designed for Intermediate cyclists and triathletes who are looking to enhance their ability to cycle at Threshold Intensity, you can use this programme as part of your base training to set you up prior to a specific Build phase or as the final 6 weeks prior to an event to maximise your fitness prior to it.

Garmin (.FIT) files for Top 20 Run Workouts From Coach Ray

Back in 2019 I had published over 200 run workouts on my website. I took the 20 most popular workouts and published them in this easy to read eBook. Normally this eBook sells for $27, by itself. I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, I’ve decided to add Garmin (.FIT) files for all the workouts within this eBook into a package. I’ve also thrown in some Zwift (.ZWO) files but they can’t be produced for ALL these workouts, so the ones that can have a Zwift file generated have.

Top 20 Run Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering run workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular run workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.
I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, so for now I’m offering them for only $7. Although I believe I have tested things thoroughly, I’m doing them for only $7 (saving $20 from the normal price) just on the off chance there is some bug in the system and there is s delay in getting the ebook to you.

Zwift (.ZWO) & Garmin (.FIT) files for Top 20 Cycle Workouts From Coach Ray

I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, so for now I’m offering them for only $7 ($17 bundled with the Garmin (.FIT) and Zwift (.ZWO files). Although I believe I have tested things thoroughly, I’m doing them for only $17 (saving $20 from the normal price) just on the off chance there is some bug in the system and there is s delay in getting the ebook to you.

Top 20 Cycle Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering cycle workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular swim workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.

Top 20 Swim Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering swim workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular swim workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.