This is the fourth session as we build your fitness to a new 1,500m PB. Start with the first session and then work through the second session and then…
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200’s to Enhance Your Threshold Speed
This is the third session as we build your fitness to a new 1,500m PB. Start with the first session and then work through the next session after three…
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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.
8 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…
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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. Coach Ray is the Head Coach & Director of…
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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