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: Broken 800’s

Swimming longer reps within a set will develop your stamina. Following them up with short, faster reps will give you speed at the end of your event. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.

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Run Workout

Friday Fartlek Run: 2x 3min, 4x 1:30min, 6x 45sec

Improving your VO2 Max will enable you to run at higher intensities. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.

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How to Incorporate BOOST Training Into Your Cycle Training

What is BOOST Training? BOOST Training involves including specific intervals (and recovery) at appropriate intensities to ensure your body adapts quickly to the physiological demands and has you riding faster and more powerfully in a short period of time.

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Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: What Can Runners Teach Cyclists?

This workout will develop your VO2 Max with short sharp bursts of speed followed by recovery periods of the same duration. This is a perfect workout for road and criterium cyclists, as well as Mountain Bikers and draft-legal triathletes, as well as giving a great fitness challenge for all other triathletes.

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Never, Ever Give Up?: A memoir

Book of the Month July – Never, Ever Give Up?: A memoir

Being a junior triathlete in NZ in the 90’s I grew up racing against and being inspired by the likes of John Hellemans. I attended training camps that he ran, and this book gives a great insight into his life and challenges during that time as well as before and after.

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Windtrainer Sessoin

How to Incorporate BOOST Training Into Your Cycle Training

Want to BOOST your FTP or cycling fitness in a short period of time? Join this webinar to find out how incorporating BOOST training and…

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Longer Reps to Create Endurance

Swimming longer reps within a set will develop your stamina. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.

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Run Session

Friday Fartlek Run: 4 VO2 Max Sets of 4x 45 seconds

Improving your VO2 Max will enable you to run at higher intensities. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half marathons in distance.

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