Last weekend Antony Gardiner swim coached by Vo2coach finished 3rd in the Auckland Half Ironman. Antony has been following a specific half ironman swim program to help improve his strength and speed over the 2km distance. With lots of paddle work Antony showed great improvements in power knocking just over a minute off is previous best time at the event! Congrats...

11 Open water tips for a faster swim 1. Practice with a friend swimming as close to each other as you can, this is great race simulation for the effects of being bumped around by other competitors. 2. Water polo is a great drill to practice to help sighting during a race. Try 3 strokes head down, 3 strokes head above water looking forward in training and while racing take a few polo strokes every 20 strokes to make sure you are on...

Well, the results are in and they speak for themselves The day couldnt of been any worse with torriential rain all day and cold conditions making it a battle of attrition Candice had a ripper of a race coming in 9th overall and wining her age group, so a Kona qualification for her. She also had the third fastest bike ride overall! She has taken nearly one hour off her time from last year, and that is simply by doing some work that suits...

4 days to go and Vo2coach has 3 athletes lining up at Ironman New Zealand Scott Miller, in the 40-44 age group, a Policeman from Hamilton, look out for a big PB for Scott, he has legs like tree trunks and has only recently been learning how to use them….. Candice Hammond, in the 25-29 age group, a Sheep farmer/student, again look out for a very solid preformance from Candice, give her another year and she will be flying. Keegan...