Packed full of carbohydrates to fuel your training, the fresh taste from the basil and tomato make this meal, delicimo.
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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 Session: The Indicator
This is a great test session that can be done every fortnight to keep a check of your progress. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their sustained speed.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Pete Magill’s Short Repetition Runs
Running at your VO2 Max will build your top end speed. This is a great session for all runners and triathletes especially those running events between 5km & half marathon.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: MtB Climbing Power
Although designed for Mountain Bikers, the ability to to push the effort and recover qwikly, especially when that effort is close to VO2 Max is beneficial to all cyclists and triathletes.
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Chef Ray – Chilli Con Carne with Avocado Salsa
A nice bit of kick to the taste buds. Always a popular meal in my house.
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Saturday Swim Session: Ferris’ Folly
This session is also known as Up Down Ladder by 100. It is great for developing and improving your ability to pace your longer swims, as well as negative split 1,500s and longer. This is a great session for triathletes and open water swimmers to do to build their sustained speed.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Greg McMillan’s Best 5k Workout FULLSTOP
Running at your VO2 Max will build your top end speed. This is a tough session and won’t always be able to be completed at the correct pace and may require a few attempts for you to achieve your goal. This is a great session for all runners and triathletes especially those running events between 5km & half marathon.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: MtB Climbing Endurance
Although designed for Mountain Bikers, the ability to ride tempo for long durations is also beneficial for road cyclists and triathletes (especially 70.3 and Ironman distance triathletes. If doing this session on Zwift heading up Alpe du Zwift is a good route to consider.
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Tuesday Training Plan: 6 Week Return To Running Training Plan
Designed for runners who haven’t ran for a while and are wanting to get back their running fitness. Maybe you’ve taken time out from sport to start a family or focus on career or study; what ever the reason this programme will build your fitness back progressively to build your fitness into a position to commence structured training for another event.
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Chef Ray – Bacon and Egg Hangover Salad
Although I wasn’t hungover, this made a great dinner that my daughter helped me whip up qwikly one evening.
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