Clatters Chatter: Motivation To Keep Pushing
Recently I have not found the urge to go for a run instead I would just be working on my car or eating food. Because of exams it has brought me down with some pressure I just cant find the…
Clatters Chatter: Training Starts Again!
Getting back into the action is great, as we only have one exam left to go. I have started to train again as of this week and can’t wait for the training to becomes full on and I have to…
Clatters Chatter: Ready, Set, Go!
We have finished school, yay! But now the dreaded exams have got underway. Instead of hearing a gun going off for a running race I’m hearing the exam lady at the front saying “you can start”.
Clatters Chatter: Racing Time
Yes another race! Last Sunday I completed the Nelson Half Marathon, despite being ill and sick for the build up. I never gave up and tried to keep pushing the whole way as hard as I could.
Clatters Chatter: Pre-Race Update
Well time is passing by quickly and were nearly ready to race again. This is last week before the Nelson Half, so today I will just talk about training and the plan for the race.
Clatters Chatter: Thanks Ray
Some time must be taken to thank the people around you and all the hard work they have put in as a contribution towards you and others. Today I will be thanking Ray, for all his coaching so far and…
Clatters Chatter: Auckland Holiday
With lots of worldwide events that have just happened, I have tried my best to keep up with them whilst being away in Auckland. Recently the the 2 hour marathon barrier was broken by Eluid Kipchoge. Kona Ironman World Championships…
Clatters Chatter: Just Over 3 Weeks Left
Only three weeks until the Nelson Half begins, training has been going well, in preparation for the event. I am getting ever more excited as the event gets closer. I really want to do well!
Clatters Chatter: School Holidays
School holidays have started, meaning a bit more sleep, more work and more quality training. For these school holidays we only have 6 weeks left until our school exams start in the second week of November. So today I will…
Clatters Chatter: Race Day
Waiting for the baton, anxiously gritting my teeth whether I would be ready for my team mate to come down the hill. We were in first place I heard, and as I did my last stride my team mate arrived.
6 days ago
Last chance to #run before #nzlockdown2020 #nzlockdown #covid_19 🏃♂️ #coachray #qwikkiwi- 2 days ago
I did a 30 minute strength session (at home) this morning and this evening I went on the windtrainer. It was my longest ride on a bike since September 2018. All I focused on was getting 30 minutes done. Once I have built up my base I will be able to focus on cadence and power. It got my heart rate up a little and I sweated which is good 👍 It was also the first time I've worn the @tour .de.amigos cycle kit. I didn't get to wear it on the #tourdeamigos20 tour because I chose to go as a - 1 week ago
You can be forgiven for thinking this is a stony road that I am looking down at. However it is the nearby Waipoua River. There is little water in it at the moment. A decent rainfall in the Tararua Ranges might change that. 💦 Seven days have lapsed since my last run 🏃 Inspired today by @zoeruns2019 and @k8__nz 🙂 The last 7 days have been full of #cov ıd19 information/news. As I'm self isolating having arrived back in the country on 13 March from Chile, I have been working from home and have stayed away from the gym. The time - 2 weeks ago
Crickey my first exercise since arriving back 5am last Friday and only my second run this month 😳🙄 🏃 I was motivated by seeing posts from @coach_ray_nz , @zoeruns2019 , @lfet22 who all ran this morning and @suschesmar who went on a hike. I asked her to send me a picture taken during her hike and she sent the second image chanelling @jamessmithpt 🤣😂 🏃 The first kilometer sucked (the air out of my lungs) so I had some stops to take photos. After that I felt much better. 🏃 Thanks for the motivation guys. 🏃 #run #runner #running #runtraining #training #trainingsession - 7 days ago
A Vitamin D run this afternoon. Headed out the gate over to Henley Lake. I felt a sense of urgency with drivers not wanting to stop for me at the crossing 🙄 On the first trail at Henley Lake there sat a backpack - larger than a school bag. No one in sight. That felt weird and I wondered if it might blow up as I gave it a wide berth. 🏃 I saw some other people on the trails also giving them at least 2 metres space. Some waved, smiled, said hello, others turned their heads away. 🏃 I - 5 days ago
I enjoyed a run in the rain. The garden will certainly appreciate being watered. My run felt much better today. Possibly because it was cooler and/or I might be regaining some aerobic fitness. I always feel better after exercise so I question myself as to why I didn't do any yesterday 🤔 #run #runner #running #athlete former #triathlete #duathlete #keepinghealthy #keepingfit #fitover60 #oldandfit #maturerunner #womenrunners #consistency #consistencyisthekey #qwikkiwi #instagram #instarunner #runnersofinstagram #breakthedrought #fuckcovid19 #garmin #garmin920xt #covid19workout - 5 days ago
Using my #stretchcordzswimming to do a #drylandswimming session because the pool is closed. Checkout my insta story 🏊♂️ #QwikKiwi #coachray - 2 weeks ago
About 3 minutes from central Masterton is this beautiful man-made lake. I often run the many trails around and near it for my training. . . . #mymasterton #wairarapanz #henleylake #wairarapa #Masterton #lake #henleylake #runningterritory #training #run #runner #running #athlete former #triathlete #duathlete #keepinghealthy #keepingfit #fitover60 #oldandfit #maturerunner #womenrunners #consistency #consistencyisthekey #qwikkiwi @mymasterton
Ironman Swim PB
I’ve taken my most popular training plan and given it a make over for 2020. I’ve taken the 12 Weeks to an Ironman Swim PB – Swim Faster with Smarter Training and I’ve modified to to expand the programme from 12 weeks and include an option for more than 3 swims per week.
Now the programme has created some great times for athletes competing at Ironman events around the world, but it was overly set in stone. Now if you have got between 8 & 24 weeks to an Ironman and are consistently swimming 3x, 4x or 5x per week, I’ve created an option for you. This is regardless of the length of pool 25m, 33⅓yd or 50m pool.