Whether done over 2 or 3 days, the Old Ghost Road takes you through some remote scenic parts of NZ. When you have completed the Old Ghost Road you will have accomplished something very special.
View More Thursday Training Plan: Old Ghost Road MtB Training Plan (Intermediate 8-week Plan – Start Anytime)Category: Adventures
Join myself on one of my many adventure, find out where I went and any tips for your journey that might be of benefit
How I Dropped Over 2 Minutes OFF My 5km Time in 4 Weeks
For a number of years I’ve had a goal of running a sub-3hr marathon. Although it’s been a few years since I’ve tried seriously to…
View More How I Dropped Over 2 Minutes OFF My 5km Time in 4 WeeksCoach Ray’s Sufferings: Absolute Wilderness Adventure Race
The Absolute Wilderness Adventure Race is put on by Nathan Fa’avae and his dedicated team. It creates options to participate in Adventure Racing regardless of experience whether in the 3hr (introductory events) through to the 12 hour that is used by teams preparing for the GODZone Expedition Race.
View More Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Absolute Wilderness Adventure RaceCoach Ray’s Suffering: Continuing to Develop Fitness
In this last week my fitness has continued to improve. Long term consistency is the key and although it is only 3 points my Fitness…
View More Coach Ray’s Suffering: Continuing to Develop FitnessCoach Ray’s Sufferings: Consistency Has Been The Key This Week
This last week has been pretty good with some consistent training with 6 sessions completed.
View More Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Consistency Has Been The Key This WeekCoach Ray’s Sufferings: Ain’t Been Doing Much So Need To Shake My Tail Feather
It’s been a while since I’ve written like this and to be honest I’m not motivated to bare my soul, but I’ve been inspired by…
View More Coach Ray’s Sufferings: Ain’t Been Doing Much So Need To Shake My Tail FeatherGet Fit to Ride the Old Ghost Road
The Old Ghost Road is an iconic Mountain Biking Trail in New Zealand. The 85km single-track adventure takes the rider through remote valleys, mountain…
View More Get Fit to Ride the Old Ghost RoadWhat to Take Into The Back Country
I love running into the back country on an adventure run. It’s great for your training and it’s great for your soul.
View More What to Take Into The Back CountryCoach Ray’s Sufferings – 5 Weeks in and 4.4kg of FAT Lost
I’m pleased with how this week has gone. Five weeks after starting my health improvement and weight loss focus I’ve lost 4.4kg of fat. I’m…
View More Coach Ray’s Sufferings – 5 Weeks in and 4.4kg of FAT LostCoach Ray’s Suffering – 4.7kg’s Lost in 4 Weeks
Well this week was a mixed bag, not overly bad, but poorly planned. My training was ad-hoc and so was my nutrition. Consequently my results…
View More Coach Ray’s Suffering – 4.7kg’s Lost in 4 Weeks