I like big hairy audacious goals, the ones that scare you to bits. The ones that in the back of your mind you are scared you may not achieve, but it keeps you going. So I chose the Tarawera 50km.
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Tag: Marathon Coaching
Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 Running
Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…
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The Goat Tongariro
It’s not for the faint hearted! It’s tough. One of the toughest off-road runs in New Zealand and I love it! From Whakapapa ski field…
View More The Goat TongariroPeriodisation of a Season
There are a number of methods to periodise a training build up for an event. Some of the more prominent coaches and academics in this…
View More Periodisation of a SeasonOonagh and the Sunshine Coast Marathon
To endure 42.2 km, on a flat warm Queensland course was the goal. Executing effective training when you do Fly In/Fly Out work 2 weeks on/off, working 13 days in a row was not going to be easy.
View More Oonagh and the Sunshine Coast MarathonNew Zealand’s Newest Marathon Course – Taupo, NZ
These are words that I used to pay lip service to, but eventually, they rang true. I have written previous articles about completing an Ironman or completing a Half Marathon, etc with varying results. It wasn’t until I was completely disappointed with myself and my results from the Ironman NZ 2013 that I decided to get a Coach. My selection was simple. It was Ray Boardman from Qwik Kiwi, not just because I knew him as a Physical Training Instructor in the New Zealand Army, but because I saw him on the course that day supporting his clients and noted that he stayed out there to provide encouragement when I was struggling.
View More New Zealand’s Newest Marathon Course – Taupo, NZWellington Half Marathon
This time around this event would be part of a handful of confidence boosters in my build up to Challenge Wanaka 2016 (first ever iron-distance).…
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Gerard is training hard as he prepares for the World 70.3 Triathlon Championships, this involves swimming 1900m then cycling 90km prior to finishing with a half marathon. As part of his goal setting for the world champs he set a number of goals, one of which was to run sub 1:20hr for a half marathon. We targeted the Christchurch Half Marathon to achieve this goal. This is his story about how it went for him:
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The High Five-0 Challenge for Mental Health
I first met Mal Law 4 or so years ago at a running event and was introduced by a mutual friend. To be in the company of one of New Zealand’s top adventure runners was awe inspiring to say the least, but I soon realised he was a very down to earth and humble person, actually a real nice bloke.
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