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.
Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Build 400’s

Swimming longer reps with a short to moderate rest between will build your endurance. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run: Run Strong 400’s

Building your top end speed is a great for developing your VO2 Max. This session is great for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.

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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: CTS Power Intervals B

This workout will develop your top end VO2 Max power. Enhancing your VO2 Max will pay dividends with your training by building your top end ability. This is a perfect workout for road cyclists, as well as Mountain Bikers and triathletes (particularly draft-legal triathletes).

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Swim Sessions

Saturday Swim Session: Pull Buoy & Paddles

Utilising paddles and a pull buoy into your training will bring about some great enhancements in strength and efficiencies, if they aren’t over used. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run: Clatter’s Speed Booster

Friday Fartlek Run: Clatter’s Speed Booster
In yesterday’s Clatter’s Chatter, Luke Clatworthy wrote about how he wants to work on his ability to hold a faster pace for longer & extra boost for the end of the race to overtake people at the finish. Although not designed for him, as I don’t have another suitable name for it I’m calling it Clatter’s Speed Booster. This session is perfect to develop these traits and great for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.

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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: CTS Power Intervals A

This workout will develop your top end VO2 Max power. Enhancing your VO2 Max will pay dividends with your training by building your top end ability. This is a perfect workout for road cyclists, as well as Mountain Bikers and triathletes (particularly draft-legal triathletes).

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