Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
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3 Little Pigs
The 3 little pigs is a children’s story about how 3 little pigs work together to be better than the big bad wolf. Independently the big bad wolf has it over them.
In the same way that the 3 little pigs work together, your cycle sessions each week need to work together to develop your overall fitness, so that the big bad wolf doesn’t huff and puff.
Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 2
This is the second part of the article on Weekly Periodisation: the first can be found here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4…
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Periodisation is a term used by coaches and sports scientists alike to describe the concept of varying training load and/or stimulus to maximise the benefits…
View More Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 1Rest 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?
View More Rest and Recovery: How to Recover from Racing and Training BetterAsk Coach Ray
If you have a question you would like Coach Ray to answer then fill in the form below. [contact-form to=”coachray@coachray.nz” subject=”Ask Coach Ray”][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name”…
View More Ask Coach RayExercise Associated Muscle Cramp (EAMC)
There are a number of causes of cramp, but the most likely that we as runners, cyclist and swimmers are going to be dealing with is…
View More Exercise Associated Muscle Cramp (EAMC)Training for your First Triathlon Step 4: Getting Started
Step 3 (read it here) covers the other equipment that can assist you with your racing and training. This post will look at actually getting started with…
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How to prepare for a successful Enduro Cycling Event
I’d always wanted to ride two laps of Taupo so in Feb 2013 decided this was the year to tick it off my bucket list. I reconnected with trainer Ray who set my training schedule. All was going well until I got knocked off my bike (by another cyclist) in July, which resulted in a hospital stay due to concussion and my pelvis suffering two breaks.
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What does it take to ride the 640km Maxi Endurance as part of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Helen [Chief Crew] and I left our Turangi accommodation around 8.30am Friday morning for Taupo. Handed in our waiver form, got race number onto the…
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