Intensity is the key to the success of your running. By training at the correct intensities, we can manipulate the physiological responses your body gets.…
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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.
Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Emma-Kate’s Bike Power Booster
This is a windtrainer session that is great for a developing your threshold power or intensity. Although targeted at Half Ironman or Ironman 70.3 triathletes it will also benefit other triathletes, mountain bikers and road cyclists too.
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Saturday Swim Session: 400’s To Develop Stamina
Using short rest intervals and longer reps forces the body’s aerobic energy system to be utilised for this session and as a result enhanced. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Alternating K’s
Doing 1km reps is very popular with triathletes and runners to improve speed. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: 220’s Welcome To Hell
This is a windtrainer session that is great for a developing your threshold power or intensity. Although targeted at Olympic distance triathletes it will also benefit other triathletes (particularly half Ironman or Ironman 70.3), mountain bikers and road cyclists too.
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Saturday Swim Session: Paddles & Pull Buoy To Improve Your Specific Swim Strength
Using hand paddles by themselves or in combination with a pull buoy will help develop your specific swimming strength. This session uses both and is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Race Pace K’s
Doing 1km reps is very popular with triathletes and runners to improve speed. This is a perfect session for runner’s and triathlete’s running 10km races. Doing it ~10 days prior to an important 10km as a great session.
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Book of the Month May – The Triathlete’s Training Bible
This book is a staple on my bookshelf and I’ve owned all editions buying my first one back in the day whilst I was at University. It is full of plenty of theory and methodology about how to periodise training plans and gives real time examples of programmes and how to structure them for individuals.
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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Shayne Gaffney’s Sweet Spot
Spending time at or near your FTP/Threshold intensity will develop your aerobic function and ability to sustain a higher intensity. This session combines intervals at or near threshold with a short rest. This session is perfect for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
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Saturday Swim Session: 400’s For Success
Stamina developed by swimming 400’s will be of benefit to all triathletes and open water swimmers. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
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