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 Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Stuart Payne’s Pyramid

Utilising a combination of both VO2 max and threshold intervals within a workout will develop your cycling fitness and ability to sustain power. This session…

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Ironman

Coach Ray Interviews the Revenant’s Scott Worthington

After the chat published last week with Leroy I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to chat to with his business partner for the Revenant, Scott…

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Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session: Swim Drill to Improve Technique

Working on your technique is a great way to improve your performance and swim drills are a great way to enhance that. This session is perfect…

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run: 8x 2min VO2 Max

This is a hard VO2 Max workout that develops your ability to sustain your top-end intensity and enhances your ability to run fast. This is a beneficial workout…

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Cycling Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Ben Kanute’s Pre-Alcatraz Hill Reps

This session is designed to enhance your ability to deliver power on the hills and develop your VO2 max. Although this session was inspired by…

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Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Ain’t Been Doing Much So Need To Shake My Tail Feather

It’s been a while since I’ve written like this and to be honest I’m not motivated to bare my soul, but I’ve been inspired by…

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PT Central

Coach Ray Interviews PT Central’s & the Revenant’s Leroy de Beer

I have known Leroy for a few years and had the pleasure of running with him on a number of occasions including in the 2015…

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