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.
Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session: Swim Drill Session to Develop Technique

Developing your swim technique will set the upper limit of where your fitness can take you. Completing sets of swimming drills will develop your technique and efficiency. 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: 12x 1:30min VO2 Max Run

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 that all runners, as well as triathletes, will gain from.

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Fartlek Workout

What Are My Top 3 Running Workouts of All Time?

I’ve been writing weekly workouts and posting them on my website since July 2015!!!!  Since then I’ve accumulated a fair few. As of last week…

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Windtrainer Session

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Olympic Distance Tri Threshold Session 2

This session is designed to enhance your ability to maintain a steady state at the threshold for the 40km bike leg. Although this session is…

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Tri Swim Coach

What Are My Top 3 Swimming Workouts of All Time?

I’ve been writing weekly workouts and posting them on my website since July 2015!!!!  Since then I’ve accumulated a fair few. As of last week…

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Garmin Connect Autosync

Connecting Your Garmin Connect Account to Training Peaks

Having your training data sorted in multiple places can provide many benefits. As I use Training Peaks I get all my athletes to load up…

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Windtrainer Session

What Are My Top 3 Cycling Workouts of All Time?

I’ve been writing weekly workouts and posting them on my website since July 2015!!!! Since then I’ve accumulated a fair few. As of last week…

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Chef Ray – Spiced Fish with Beetroot Raita

This meal combines fresh fish with fresh vegetables with a touch of spice. Delicious and fresh. Although I’m not a qualified chef I do like…

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Tri Swim Coach

Saturday Swim Session: Swim Golf For Success

If you can improve your efficiency you will swim faster and longer more easily.  This session utilises Swim Golf to improve your efficiency and is perfect…

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VO2 Max Runs

Friday Fartlek Run: 28x 45sec VO2 Max Run Intervals

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 that all runners, as well as triathletes, will gain from.

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