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: Simulating a 70.3 or Half Ironman Ride

The weekend is a opportunity to get a long ride completed. This ride is a challenging one that I get a range of my athletes who are preparing for an event that involves a long cycle to do. Although primarily focused on those doing a 70.3 or Half Ironman it provides a good training stimulus for triathletes racing longer (such as an Ironman and even Ultraman) as well as cyclists doing centuries and other cycling events.

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Endurance Sets Will Build Your Stamina

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 – 10x 1min VO2 Max Run

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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Windtrainer Sessoin

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bicycling Mag’s Speed Intervals

This is a windtrainer session that is great for improving your power and speed, as well as your ability to recover qwikly from high intensity efforts. Although targeted towards road cyclists, mountain bikers & draft-legal triathletes, it is a good off season fitness session for non-draft-legal triathletes.

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Chef Ray

Chef Ray: Grilled Chicken and Mash Gratin with Mustard Sauce

This meal brings together a number of elements to create a complete meal. Although I’m not a qualified chef I do like to pretend I’m…

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Paddles Will Develop Your Swimming Strength

Utilising Hand Paddles will develop strength in your swimming stroke. 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: VO2 Max 8x 2min

The ability to run at your top end intensities will enhance your performance. This session works at your VO2 Max intensity, challenging your anaerobic, as well as your aerobic energy systems. This is a perfect session for runners and triathletes running events up to Half Marathon in distance.

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