Author: Ray Boardman

Ray has competed in triathlons from sprint to ironman distance (both IM Taupo and Challenge Wanaka). Consequently he is aware of the importance of balancing training with lifestyle, thus complimenting other important aspects of an athlete’s life (family, work, study commitments etc…). • Entering your first triathlon? • Stepping up to a longer distance? • Looking to go faster? • Wanting to turn previous negatives into positives? Ray has coached athletes to achieve these and more. Training programmes are accessible online, so athletes can be located anywhere and still reap the benefits of Ray’s coaching. Contact him to discuss how he can assist you to achieve your goals.
Miles Stewart

Saturday Swim Session: Col Stewart’s Miles for Miles Session #2 For Mortals

To be an elite-level triathlete you need an exceptional aerobic base. Miles Stewart was well-known as an elite triathlete in the 1990s and into the 2000s. He had an exceptional aerobic base, built by consistent training and a large volume combined with speed. The focus of this session was developing his aerobic base. This session is good for triathletes, as well as open-water swimmers.

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Self Psych

Running Event Self Psych Form

The purpose of this form, is to assist with your final mental preparation for your running event. It will guide you through developing your race plan, as well as assisting you to plan ahead to the ‘what if’ scenarios that may (but hopefully don’t) unfold for you during your running event.

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Jess Bray

Monday’s with Jessica [Ep 21] – Waikato Secondary School Cross Country Champs

This week I competed at the Waikato cross country championships as a senior girl. Going into this race I knew there was a big number of amazing runners, all the girls from my age group last year and the age group above had combined and they even said this was a the strongest group of runners they have had in years.

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Brick Workout Session

Monday’s Brick: Sue Latshaw’s Preseason Quick Brick #1

A brick session is a great way to develop your body for transitioning from one discipline to the next. This session comes from Sue Latshaw, a pro triathlete in the mid-90 and is excellent for Sprint and Olympic distance triathletes.

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Smart-trainer Workout

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Grin and Bear It

VO2 max is a key determinant of aerobic capacity and therefore endurance performance. This workout will help build and develop your VO2 max and tolerate some lactic acid and is suitable for road cyclists, triathletes, and mountain bikers.

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Swim Coaching

Saturday Swim Session – 80/20 Swim Short Intervals

Short, high-intensity repetitions are a fantastic way to build your fitness. Great for developing your top-end swimming speed and your ability to maintain form at high effort while your fatigue builds. This session is good for triathletes, as well as open-water swimmers.

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Run Session

Friday Fartlek Run – Dave Scott’s LT Threshold Intervals #4

By running near your Lactate Threshold (LT) you will enhance your running economy. This session is great for runners and triathletes running events up to Half marathons in distance.

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Jessica Bray

Monday’s with Jessica [Ep 20] – Other Sports

My journey with my fitness and goals has come along way in the past year, this time last year I was just coming out of a fully competitive swimming season trying to qualify for the Division 2 National Championships.

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