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.
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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Tr Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: 100’s Followed By 50’s

Completing sets of reps over both 100m and 50m with short Rest Intervals will build your swimming fitness. This session is perfect for Ironman and Olympic…

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Fartlek Session

Friday Fartlek Run – VO2 Max 14x 1:30min

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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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Half Ironman Specific Session

This session is designed to enhance your ability to maintain a steady state at the threshold for the 90km bike leg of a half Ironman…

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Triathlon Coach

Coach Ray Interviews Ironman Certified Coach Paul van Brink

I recently got the opportunity to have a chat with Dutch triathlon coach Paul van Brink. Paul is an Ironman Certified Coach who coaches a…

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Chef Ray – Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Baked Cauliflower Salad

This meal is fresh and vibrant that has some tantalising flavours for your taste buds. Although I’m not a qualified chef I do like to…

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