Well I got underway with the 3+2+1=Charity at the IronMaori Half Ironman in Napier in the weekend. The enclosed photo isn’t the flashest of me, due to putting on a cheeky pose for the NZ Police, but I thought I’d put it out there for a laugh. It was taken at the start of the swim as we were waiting to be released in waves of 25. I was at the back supporting friends doing their first event. I had a swim wetsuit on, unlike the tough guy behind me.
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Each Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Click on the…
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This workout is great for developing your anaerobic fitness and is perfect for road racers and mountain bikers.
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This is a delicious and healthy curry that will become a family favourite at your place. Although I’m not a qualified chef I do like to…
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Follow me on my Half Ironman training and #100DaysOfTri journey’s concurrently. Here is how my week unfolded. Unfortunately with the cancellation of the Wellington Half…
View More Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Getting into a RoutineBest of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 27 Nov 16
Each Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Click on the…
View More Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 27 Nov 16Saturday Swim Session: 300’s
Swimming reps of 300s can provide a good balance between speed and endurance swimming.
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This is a great way to incorporate some speed work into your long run and prepare you for some hard running at the end of…
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