Qwik Kiwi is the Coaching business owned and operated by Coach Ray Boardman, whom I knew previously in his primary employment in the NZ Army…
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The Tarawera 50km Off Road Race
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.
View More The Tarawera 50km Off Road RaceUltraHumps Blog #4 – Beating the Injury Through Pain and Suffering
As reported in my most recent couple of Blogs, I picked up a niggling calf strain or slight tear, so this weeks training coupled with…
View More UltraHumps Blog #4 – Beating the Injury Through Pain and SufferingBLOG # 3 – HUMPS WITH COACH RAY BOARDMAN CHASING ULTRAMAN OZ TO FUNDRAISE FOR FALLEN HEROES
As 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 HEROESBlog #2 – HUMPS JOURNEY TO ULTRAMAN OZ WITH COACH RAY BOARDMAN
Once Ray had taken me on as a Client in the later part of 2014, the ultimate goal was to compete in an Ultraman –…
View More Blog #2 – HUMPS JOURNEY TO ULTRAMAN OZ WITH COACH RAY BOARDMANUltra Humps – The Big Hairy Arse Goal (BHAG)
Previous 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…
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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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How to prepare for a successful Enduro Cycling Event
I’d always wanted to ride two laps of Taupo so in Feb 2013 decided this was the year to tick it off my bucket list. I reconnected with trainer Ray who set my training schedule. All was going well until I got knocked off my bike (by another cyclist) in July, which resulted in a hospital stay due to concussion and my pelvis suffering two breaks.
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What does it take to ride the 640km Maxi Endurance as part of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Helen [Chief Crew] and I left our Turangi accommodation around 8.30am Friday morning for Taupo. Handed in our waiver form, got race number onto the…
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