Qwik-View: Invictus Athlete Jules Gilligan (Team Kiwi)
The Invictus Games are a paralympic type sporting event that Prince Harry established for wounded, ill or injured service personnel and veterans. Although there are medals available the emphasis is on the rehabilitation journey that the athletes go through to…
Qwik-View: Invictus Athlete Brenda McPeak (Canada)
The Invictus Games are a paralympic type sporting event that Prince Harry established for wounded, ill or injured service personnel and veterans. Although there are medals available, the emphasis is on the rehabilitation journey that the athletes go through to…
Qwik-View: Invictus Athlete Melissa Roberts (Australia)
The Invictus Games are a paralympic type sporting event that Prince Harry established for wounded, ill or injured service personnel and veterans. Although there are medals available the emphasis is on the rehabilitation journey that the athletes go through to…
Invictus Games – Swimming Finals Night
Jules: As I Ieft the pool yesterday I took a photo that speaks so many words for me. The pool looks huge, there are hundreds of spectators and yes I swam in it. I remember the first training session…
Invictus Games: What A Day For The Swimmers
Jules: I’m struggling with verbalising today, but will try to get my words together. Today I got to swim as a swimmer competing in an international competition. I couldn’t swim freestyle at all ten months ago. I thought I…
Invictus Games: A Very Busy Couple Of Day’s – Here Is What The Team Has Been Up To
It has been a busy few days and this is a bit of a catch up. It’s closing in on 1am and I haven’t written my section yet but in summary I’ve been really stoked with how everyone has been…
Invictus Games: Day of Action at the Track and at the Tennis
Jules: After last night I thought I would be tired, but I was surprised by how much. We did some Haka practice, had breakfast and headed out to catch a bus to support the Athletics. There were a few…
Invictus Games: The Opening Ceremony
Jules: The first event in the competition started today – the Jaguar and Landrover driving challenge. The buses even got a Police escort. Pretty cool.
Invictus Games: One Day To Go, TV Interviews and Media All Around
Jules: It is late here, but I very much want to write about today’s high points. They were huge.
Invictus Games: Settling Into A New City
Jules: We all met yesterday morning for a team photo. It will most likely be my favourite with us all as we are decked out in our Invictus tracksuits in front of the Toronto sign. I woke up feeling far…
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#newshoeday I got these nearly a year ago but have yet to put them on as have been saving them for some speedier sessions. Now it’s time to fly, I think I might have time to break them in before my next race 🤣🏃♂️ #QwikKiwi #coachray- 5 days ago
Today I ventured outside my property for the first time since last Friday when I last ran. I don't know why I waited so long. However I was inspired by reading what @coach_ray_nz posted this morning & I had my running shoes on and was out the door quick as a flash before I changed my mind. It was a good run and, as usual, afterwards I feel better and more motivated. Thanks Ray! 🏃♀️ Once home I saw that @zoeruns2019 had been out as well. Unlike Zoe I'm running on a no exit road which leads to a golf - 5 days ago
@jeffgallowayolympian #magicmile to predict the 5km I’m doing on Monday. Predicted 5km time of 23:17. During the lockdown I’m doing my #faster5k 28 Day Challenge to see what I can get it down to. Follow my progress or reach out if you are interested in joining me (virtually off course) 🏃♂️ #QwikKiwi #coachray - 4 days ago
After a 5min warm up I repeated the session I did on Wednesday. It would have been easy to not do it as my abs were still sore after the lying hand to feet block passes and my knees were a bit creaky 😂 just different muscles being used. However my motivation has picked up and I did 4 rounds of the following. Oh yes my abs screamed NO in the first round when doing the hand to feet block passes. By the time I got to the last set they must have got the drift and I didn't feel - 4 days ago
Third time on the bike in 18 months and the second ride was last Sunday. It actually felt a bit more comfortable. I got the distance sensor going - the more the data, the more interesting I find it 😊 🚴♀️ My power was an improvement and I had hoped I would get 10km done in the 30 minutes. I'll extend the time just a little on the next ride. 🚲 #windtrainer #cycling #cyclist #cycle #cycletraining #athlete former #triathlete #duathlete #keepinghealthy #keepingfit #fitover60 #oldandfit #maturerunner #womenrunners #consistency #consistencyisthekey #qwikkiwi #instagram #instarunner #runnersofinstagram also being #cyclistsofinstagram #power - 1 week 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 - 24 hours ago
So @jeffgallowayolympian #magicmile prediction for my #5k time was pretty spot on. Ran 22:55 today after the magic mile on Friday predicted 23:17 🏃♂️ #QwikKiwi #coachray
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.