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.

Monday’s Brick: Dermott Hayes Speed Brick #4

Higher intensity efforts within brick sessions can develop your efficiency in transitions. Not only do you need to practice getting changed and staying calm whilst the heart rate is elevated; you also practice running or cycling hard after the transition. This is a perfect session for triathletes and duathletes competing in Olympic or Sprint distance events.

Training Through Christmas: How to Stay Fit Without Missing the Festivities

Christmas doesn’t have to mean losing fitness or starting the New Year behind. Learn how runners, triathletes, and cyclists can train smart through the festive period by prioritising what matters, using short quality sessions, protecting recovery, and staying flexible — so you arrive in January fit, fresh, and motivated.

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Ray’s Sustained Hill Reps A

I needed a sequence of challenging hill sessions for an athlete wanting to improve their time up Alpe du Zwift. This is the first in the series and over the coming weeks following these sessions, you will boost your FTP and your ability to sustain your effort up a climb. These sessions are not just useful for Alpe du Zwift, but also hilly events like the Lake Taupo Cycle Classic or Five Passes Tour here in New Zealand.

Saturday Swim Session: Ruby5 Swim Success Formula – Week 7

Build the endurance, confidence, and open-water skills to conquer your 5 km Ruby Island challenge.
Are you ready to take on the iconic Ruby5 Swim in beautiful Lake Wanaka? 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️
Whether it’s your first 5 km open-water swim or you’re looking to improve your performance from previous years, the Ruby5 Lake Wanaka Swim Training Plan is designed to get you to the start line feeling confident, prepared, and ready to enjoy every stroke. 🌊

Friday Fartlek Run: 4x 12min Threshold Runs

Spending time running at or near your threshold pace will develop your ability to sustain a fast past and also build your tolerance to lactic acid. This session is great for all runners and triathletes. 10km runners will benefit from this style of session as it simulates race effort. Longer distance runners even including ultra-runners will also benefit as your effort will build to this intensity on long sustained climbs.

Thursday Training Plan: Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery

Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery 🏃‍♂️💨

Achieve Your Fastest Half Marathon with Our Advanced Plan! 🚀

Ready to set a new personal record? “Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery” is crafted for intermediate runners who want to push their limits and run faster than ever before! If you’re running for over 60 minutes in your workouts, this program will take your performance to the next level. 🏃‍♀️🔥

Monday’s Brick: Coach Ray’s Ironman 70.3 Tempo Brick #13

Tempo is an intensity that means different things to different athletes and coaches. For me, I define Tempo as an effort comfortably below the Threshold pace. It is the sort of intensity that is typically maintained during fast Ironman 70.3 events. It is higher than the aerobic effort of long steady workouts, sort of in the mid-zone between the aerobic and threshold efforts. Spending more than 15-20 minutes at this intensity, helps the body practice clearing the small amount of lactic acid generated at this pace, without needing to slow down to do so. This is a perfect session for triathletes competing in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distance events.

Beyond the Workout: Understanding the Metrics That Drive Your Fitness

Discover the key training metrics that truly drive your fitness and running progress. Learn how to track what matters, avoid common mistakes, and get more out of every session.

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Emma Snowsill’s Bike Strength Session

Saturday Swim Session: Ruby5 Swim Success Formula – Week 6

Tuesday Training Plan: 10K Kickstart – A Structured Plan to Go from Beginner to Finisher

Ready to run your first 10K but not sure where to start? 10K Kickstart is a 12-week beginner-friendly plan designed to take you from running 30 minutes to confidently finishing 10K—with just three runs per week. You’ll get a structured progression, app-based training calendar, private community support, and fortnightly coaching calls with Coach Ray to keep you on track. 🏃‍♂️🏁

Tuesday Training Plan: TriStrong: 8 Weeks to a Stronger, Faster You

💪 TriStrong: 8 Weeks to a Stronger, Faster You 💥

Build power, prevent injury, and enhance your triathlon performance.

Are you ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? 🌊🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TriStrong is your all-in-one solution to building the strength, power, and endurance you need to dominate your swim, bike, and run.

This 8-week strength training plan is built specifically for triathletes who want to improve their performance and reduce the risk of injury. With two progressive strength training sessions per week, you’ll progressively build the muscles and endurance needed for peak race-day performance.

Thursday Training Plan: Pedal Power Plus – Unleash Your On-Bike Potential with Gym-Based Strength (16 week gym based training plan)

🚴‍♂️ Pedal Power Plus: Unleash Your On-Bike Potential with Gym-Based Strength! 🚴‍♀️

Are you ready to take your cycling performance to the next level? Whether you’re aiming to conquer challenging climbs, accelerate with ease, or outlast the competition, the Pedal Power Plus 16-Week Program is your ultimate training partner

Tuesday Training Plan: Build the Stride – 12 Weeks to Stronger, More Confident 10km Running

12 Weeks to Stronger, More Confident 10km Running
If you’ve been running consistently but want to take your 10km to the next level, it’s time to train with purpose. Build the Stride is a 12-week structured 10km training plan designed to help runners move from consistent completion to strong, confident performance.

Thursday Training Plan: Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery

Speed to the Finish: 16-Week Half Marathon Mastery 🏃‍♂️💨

Achieve Your Fastest Half Marathon with Our Advanced Plan! 🚀

eBooks

Garmin (.FIT) files for Top 20 Run Workouts From Coach Ray

Back in 2019 I had published over 200 run workouts on my website. I took the 20 most popular workouts and published them in this easy to read eBook. Normally this eBook sells for $27, by itself. I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, I’ve decided to add Garmin (.FIT) files for all the workouts within this eBook into a package. I’ve also thrown in some Zwift (.ZWO) files but they can’t be produced for ALL these workouts, so the ones that can have a Zwift file generated have.

Top 20 Run Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering run workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular run workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.
I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, so for now I’m offering them for only $7. Although I believe I have tested things thoroughly, I’m doing them for only $7 (saving $20 from the normal price) just on the off chance there is some bug in the system and there is s delay in getting the ebook to you.

Zwift (.ZWO) & Garmin (.FIT) files for Top 20 Cycle Workouts From Coach Ray

I’m in the process of transferring all my ebooks from my previous e-commerce store to this website, so for now I’m offering them for only $7 ($17 bundled with the Garmin (.FIT) and Zwift (.ZWO files). Although I believe I have tested things thoroughly, I’m doing them for only $17 (saving $20 from the normal price) just on the off chance there is some bug in the system and there is s delay in getting the ebook to you.

Top 20 Cycle Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering cycle workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular swim workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.

Top 20 Swim Workouts From Coach Ray eBook

With over 200 articles covering swim workouts published when this ebook came out, I condensed it down to the Top 20 most popular swim workouts. As viewed by people like you, the readers of my website.