What a beautiful setting for a run, or should I say 5 runs. A whole run festival with the big race being 32kms right around…
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Tag: Marathon Training NZ
Oonagh 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 Marathon8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: Initial Time Trial
Over the next 8 weeks I will post a workout that when done in sequence will help you run a faster 10km. The key to…
View More 8 Weeks to a Faster 10k: Initial Time TrialPeriodisation 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…
View More Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 2Periodisation of Training: Weekly Periodisation Part 1
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 RayNew 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, NZHow to Measure Your Training
Technology is evolving at a great pace. Heart Rate (HR) monitors are getting more features and are linking in with other training tools that can…
View More How to Measure Your TrainingExercise 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…
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