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

Saturday Swim Session: Death By 100’s

100’s are such a great swim distance especially if you keep the Rest Interval short and sweet. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.

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10k Training Plan

Friday Fartlek Run: Vicky Holland’s Key Run Set

Building your VO2 Max will develop your faster running.. This session is great for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon and by especially 5-10km events.

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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Cycling Weekly’s Threshold Session

This session focuses and builds your ability to maintain a high steady pace effort. This is a perfect workout for for all cyclists including mountain bikers and triathletes.

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Swiss Army Set

This session is named because it has EVERYTHING in it. A big mix of intensity and the inclusion of other strokes. Triathletes need the benefit of mixing in various intensities and other strokes to develop their allround swimming skills. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer Ocean Swims.

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Fartlek Run

Friday Fartlek Run: EKL’s 10K Race Pace Work

Building your VO2 Max will develop your faster running.. This session is great for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon and by especially 5-10km events.

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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Cycling Weekly’s Sprint Session

Building your top end intensity is important for cyclist to help punch away from a bunch and create a breakaway or to sprint for the line. This is a perfect workout for for all cyclists especially road cyclists and mountain bikers but triathlete can also gain value form this session especially in the off season.

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