Fresh and flavoursome, healthy, low-GI carbs from the potato and protein from the chicken with plenty of vitamins.
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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.
Saturday Swim Sessions: Week 4 Swim Fitness Builder
The Swim Fitness Builder (SFB) is an eight week training plan to build fitness for a swimmer currently confident swimming about 600-800m to be able to swim 1,600m confidently in a session. This is the fourth week of the training plan. I am providing the workouts from the training plan for FREE, through my website. If you’d like them as a training plan on TrainingPeaks, there is a link to purchase that towards the end of the article.
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12 week Tamaki River Half Marathon Training Plan starts 25-Apr-22
The Tamaki River Half is a great event part of the Run 21 series of three beautiful Auckland and coastal half marathons. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete either the Tamaki River Half Marathon, these plans will help you achieve your goals.
Friday Fartlek Run – Jason’s 30min Intensity Run
On of my athletes, Jason works a very business job at the corporate level of his organisation, he also has a young family which includes a new baby. He doesn’t have much time to dedicate to training. I put this session together to challenge him. Due to the intensity and duration it’ll develop your VO2 Max.
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16 week XTERRA Auckland: Waiuku Forest Trail Run Training Plan starts 25-Apr-22
Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for XTERRA Auckland: Waiuku Forest Trail Run in 16 weeks.
At the mouth of the mighty Waikato River lies the largely unknown – and often-forgotten – Waiuku Forest, all cloaked by towering pine trees with hard-packed, low impact sand-based trails underfoot.
Courses are all a little longer than usual and boast extensive and breathtaking views over the Tasman Sea, Port Waikato and the mouth of the mighty Waikato River.
Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: No Limits Bike Intensity Session II++
Ramp sessions are a great way to build intensity into a workout. Within this session each ramp is progressively harder than the previous rep. This will build your FTP by giving you time at both above and just below threshold. This is a great workout for triathletes, as well as road and mountain bikers.
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20 week Kinloch Off Road Challenge Trail Run Training Plan starts 25-Apr-22
Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for Kinloch Off Road Challenge Trail Run in 20 weeks.
The perfect finale to the Run Taupō Trail Series, this event takes you on a journey through the world-class trail network in and around Kinloch, Taupō. With each course offering something very different from the next, there’s something awesome for everyone. Whether you’re headed out past the picturesque Kawakawa Bay in the marathon, around the headland loop for the half marathon, or up the Whangamata stream on the 5km or 10km courses, you are guaranteed to enjoy stunning views and top notch trails.
Chef Ray – Lamb with Tomato, Watermelon and Feta Salad
Full of colour and vitamins, this meal also delivers quality protein for recovery.
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24 week Island Ultra Training Plan starts 18-Apr-22
Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for Island Ultra in 24 weeks.
Discover this amazing part of the upper South Island, with distances for all and scenery that is out of this world, you don’t want to miss the Island Ultra.
Choose from the 55km, 33km, 18km or 10km courses. Starting and finishing at the Cable Bay Adventure Park, the terrain is varied creating an exciting race.
From forest to technical single track and a stint on the Cable Bay walkway, this course is truly epic.
If that isn’t enough the 55km, 33km and the 18km and the course takes you onto the private Pepin Island.
Saturday Swim Sessions: Week 3 Swim Fitness Builder
The Swim Fitness Builder (SFB) is an eight week training plan to build fitness for a swimmer currently confident swimming about 600-800m to be able to swim 1,600m confidently in a session. This is the third week of the training plan. I am providing the workouts from the training plan for FREE, through my website. If you’d like them as a training plan on TrainingPeaks, there is a link to purchase that towards the end of the article.
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