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.

Best 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…

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Hill Repeats

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Sitting/Standing Hill Reps

This is a great workout for developing both climbing ability and also your top-end fitness, enhancing your VO2 Max.

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Half Ironman

Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Earthquake Disruption

Follow me on my Half Ironman training and #100DaysOfTri journey’s concurrently. Here is how my week unfolded. As I touched on last week, BOOM…we got…

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Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 20 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…

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Friday Fartlek Run Session: McGregor and Fitzgerald’s Hill Reps

This is a great session that is effectively lactate intervals or speed intervals run uphill. As well as developing lactate tolerance, they also build run-specific strength.

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