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.
Windtrainer

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bicycling Mag’s Climbing Bursts

This is a windtrainer session that is great for a developing your ability to attack or respond to an attack on a climb. Although targeted towards road cyclists & mountain bikers, it is a good off season fitness session for other triathletes.

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Saturday Swim Session: How To Use 300s To Build Your Stamina

A good way to develop your stamina is to swim longer reps. 300m reps work well because it is an unique distance, that will require you to judge your pacing. This will challenge you cognitively as well as physiologically. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.

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Intensity for Cycling

Intensity for Cycling

Intensity is the key to the success of your cycle training. By training at the correct intensities, we can manipulate the physiological responses your body gets. This will generate the greatest improvement from where your cycling fitness currently is.

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Jan Frodeno’s 1km Run Reps

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…

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Injured Runner - 4 Week Conditioning Plan

Thursday Training Plan: Injured Runner – 4 Week Conditioning Plan

Unfortunately as a runner, we often end up getting injured to the point where we can’t run. This weeks plan is a conditioning plan to help you maintain (or even build on) your aerobic fitness using cycling whilst you can’t run and are working through your rehabilitation.

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Cyclist

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Bicycling Mag’s Ladder Intervals

This is a windtrainer session that is great for developing your specific race fitness which will help you deal with surges in pace and effort. Although targeted toward road cyclists, mountain bikers, and draft-legal triathletes, it is also a good off-season fitness session for other triathletes.

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