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.
Run Training Plan

Friday Fartlek Run – Canadian Running Mag’s Inverted Pyramid

Your VO2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise. If you increase your VO2 max, any run below that level is therefore easier (in theory). Spending time training at VO2 Max intensity will generate performance enhancements for runners of all distances but runners and triathlete running distances up to 10km will benefit the most.

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Kinloch Triathlon

Monday’s with Jessica [Ep 6]: Kinloch Triathlon

I completed my first sprint distance triathlon this past Sunday and it definitely didn’t disappoint, I also went in not realising until the day before…

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Cycling Coach

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Tempo Session #4

Preparing your body for the intensity that will be replicated and sustained during an event is an important part of training. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists, and can also be beneficial for mountain bikers, especially for events that are about an hour in duration such as a 40km Time Trial or the bike leg of an Olympic Distance Triathlon.

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Run Workout

Friday Fartlek Run – Matt Fitzgerald’s VO2 Progression C

Your VO2 max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during exercise. If you increase your VO2 max, any run below that level is therefore easier (in theory). Spending time training at VO2 Max intensity will generate performance enhancements for runners of all distances but runners and triathlete running distances up to 10km will benefit the most.

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Monday’s with Jessica [Ep 6]: When Training Doesn’t Go As Planned

This week wasn’t the usual, as my 20 year old brother got married on Friday the 3rd this was a very strange day for me…

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Cycling Workout

Sunday Smart-Trainer Session: Tempo Session #3

Preparing your body for the intensity that will be replicated and sustained during an event is an important part of training. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists, and can also be beneficial for mountain bikers, especially for events that are about an hour in duration such as a 40km Time Trial or the bike leg of an Olympic Distance Triathlon.

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Swim Session

Saturday Swim Session: Paul Huddle & Roch Frey’s Secret Ironman Swim Session for World Domination #2

To maximise your swim performance for an Ironman you need to be doing a set of long intervals with a relatively short recovery. This session is good for Ironman triathletes, as well as open water swimmers.

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Monday’s with Jessica [Ep 5]: Rain, Rain, Go Away

This week let’s say the weather definitely wasn’t on my side, during the beginning of the week the sun was out and shining and then in one day there is flooding, constant rain and thunderstorms.

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