Beginner Training – Page 17 – Coach Ray

Saturday Swim Sessions: Getting started with Swimming

Over the next few weeks, I’ll post a series of workouts to assist you to improve your swimming. These sessions are targeted toward beginners who…

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Descending Intervals

This session is a great way to develop your ability to ride hard for 40km, as in an Olympic distance triathlon or a cycle Time Trial (TT).

Friday Fartlek: Ladder Workout

This session is a great way to develop race speed and is best done on an athletics track.

How to Fuel For a Half Marathon

This post started out as an email response to a question about fuelling for a half marathon: Previous advice during a race is not to…

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: TTT

The session is a great way to develop your ability to ride hard for 40km, as in an Olympic distance triathlon or a cycle Time Trial (TT).

Friday Fartlek: Pace Calibration Run (PCR)

This session is a great way to simulate a race and build your confidence.

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Half Ironman Surges

The session is a great way to develop your ability to ride a steady state for about 90km (like a half Ironman or 70.3) and be capable…

Friday Fartlek Run: MAF Test

This session is a great way to assess your Maximal Aerobic Function and how efficient you are.

Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Hurt Box

This session is a great way to develop your ability to suffer and then continue to suffer. Suitable for road cyclists and also triathletes. This session…

Friday Fartlek Run: 6x 2min, 2min RI

This session is a great way to develop your speed without having to go to an athletics track.

The Best Thing About Starting Running Has Nothing to Do With Running

Running changes more than your fitness—it changes how you feel about yourself. Discover how small, consistent habits can improve your confidence, energy and wellbeing, and why starting a running journey is about much more than distance. The first step could be the beginning of lasting positive change.

When Do You Actually Become a Runner?

When do you actually become a runner? It’s not about pace, distance or race medals. Discover why becoming a runner is a mindset, how confidence grows through consistency, and why every completed workout is another step towards building a lifelong running habit.

Why Most Triathletes Train Too Hard

Many triathletes train harder than necessary, turning easy sessions into moderate efforts and carrying unnecessary fatigue into key workouts. Learn why smarter intensity control, genuine recovery, and a clear distinction between hard and easy training can improve consistency, reduce injury risk, and ultimately help you become a stronger triathlete.

Why the First Week of Running Feels So Hard (And Why That’s Completely Normal)

Starting running is challenging for everyone, and that’s completely normal. Discover why the first week often feels the hardest, how your body adapts to training, and why consistency matters more than motivation. Learn how trusting the process can help you build confidence, fitness and a lifelong love of running.

Why Most Marathon Runners Start Too Fast

Learn why starting too fast is one of the biggest mistakes first-time marathon runners make. Discover simple pacing strategies to conserve energy, avoid hitting the wall, and finish your marathon stronger. A patient, disciplined start can be the difference between surviving the final kilometres and finishing with confidence.

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.

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