Well this week is my third week under Coach Ray. Being under his wing has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I have enjoyed every…
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Category: Client Stories
These are stories submitted by or about members of Team Qwik Kiwi
UltraHumps: ANZAC Day Abroad
For this article I have decided to stay away from discussing training, not because I haven’t done any training, because I definitely have. This week…
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Lisa’s Journey, Week 48: Tuning Into Nature
The kids, dog and I decided to take an ANZAC day bush walk. It was such a beautiful day and I enjoyed walking the track…
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Mikes Middle Distance Magic: On Track For The Next One!
After a weekend of training disasters for many reasons I had a good talking to myself, a moan to Ray to get some things off…
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Ali’s Adventure: Specificity Of Training
The closer I get to racing the more specific I try and get my sessions, particularly as the next race is on gravel. Trying to…
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Clatters Chatter: A New Approach On Training
‘Beep, Beep’. The alarm goes at 4:30am. “time to hit the pool” my mind excitedly rings. After 2 hours of intense swimming, I head 20km to school on my bike. Never a break, no rest as this is what the pro’s do. “I want to be the best!” I was so dedicated and wanting to make it pro, I forgot about my body and my Hauroa and was slowly wasting away. My body was crying for help inside, but I never listened. After having multiple coaches and never listening, I decided I needed someone who can help my parents and myself monitor me. This is when I met Coach Ray.
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UltraHumps – Jacobs Ladder 7 Peaks Challenge
With being overseas for a number of months, one often finds themselves wondering what training can be done when events are generally off the cards.…
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Lisa’s Journey, Week 47: Happy Easter!!
This last week I’ve felt a decline in my dedication to the cause, that being my biking. It’s times like this, I wish I was…
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Mike’s Middle Distance Magic: Race Report
Well as the title suggests, the opening race has been completed. The sprint tri I completed on Sunday. Epic Events delivered again. This company is…
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How Jamie Took Over 2 Minutes Off His 5km Time In Only 4 Weeks
Jamie came to me wanting to improve his running and stay injury free for ultra-running events. he has a few goals lined up in the coming 12 months.
I’ve set up a structured programme for him that is going to progress him towards his goals. Like most busy people holding down a full time job and have a family that they need to spend time with he has struggled in the past with fitting his training in and then has ended up winging it on event day.
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