Beginner Training – Page 21 – Coach Ray

Friday Fartlek Run: Moller’s 2-Milers

This session provides you with a great Tempo run and was a favourite of Lorraine Moller’s. I remember being inspired by her as I watched her run…

Rest and Recovery: How to Recover from Racing and Training Better

Does your training and racing leave you tired and shattered? Want to get back up and going quicker after events or training sessions?

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Saturday Swim Session: Build 400’s

This session is great for developing your endurance and swimming ability.

Friday Fartlek Run: Yasso 800’s

This session provides you with a great speed work session that will benefit you whether you are training for a 5km or a marathon. It can…

Saturday Swim Session: Broken 400’s

Broken 400’s can help you develop endurance capacity and will help you develop sustained speed whilst swimming.

Friday Fartlek Run: 2,000m/1,600m/1,200m/800m/400m

This session is great at developing your ability to sustain a maximal effort.

How to Measure Your Training

Technology is evolving at a great pace. Heart Rate (HR) monitors are getting more features and are linking in with other training tools that can…

Saturday Swim Session: Drills & Technique

This session is focused on enhancing your technique and getting that improved prior to doing more fitness-orientated sessions later in the season.

Friday Fartlek Run: Ross Creek Intervals

In this session, I did a number of times when I was living in Dunedin and running the fastest I have ever run (sub 34…

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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