Email to Raymond Boardman: I am considering entering the Scorching Bay “Try” on 2 April 2006. I would like to participate in an open swim class (or classes) and would appreciate any information you are able to give on these. I am a young 50-year-old and competed in one triathlon last year (SHE women’s triathlon in Palmerston North) which had a pool swim of 300m.
View More Di Chesmar – 10 Years With Team Qwik KiwiIf you would like further advice feel free to contact me. I am the Head Coach & Director of Qwik Kiwi Coaching. I specialise in assisting first…
View More John ‘UltraHumps’ Humphries Testimonial for Coach RayI realised this weekend is Valentines weekend, which is 3 weeks away from when I compete in my 6th Ironman with five having been Ironman…
View More BLOG # 7 – “WHY?” UltraHumps Journey To UltraMan Australia
This week’s training continues to develop your base fitness with a strong focus on technique and endurance. Each week will have three pool sessions for…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 11
Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or Ironman NZ (04 Mar).…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 10
Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or Ironman NZ (04 Mar).…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 9As I pondered what to write for this weeks Blog to Ray for Qwik Kiwi, I glanced at my watch and realised today (15 Jan…
View More BLOG # 3 – HUMPS WITH COACH RAY BOARDMAN CHASING ULTRAMAN OZ TO FUNDRAISE FOR FALLEN HEROESPrevious articles have advised why I chose Ray Boardman as the Coach I wanted. A Coach to help me achieve my dreams and achieve my personal tests…
View More Ultra Humps – The Big Hairy Arse Goal (BHAG)If you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
View More It’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an Injury
What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
View More What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?