How Many Hours a Week Should You Train for a Triathlon?
Practical weekly training-hour ranges for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman, with research context, sample time budgets and recovery guidance.
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Practical weekly training-hour ranges for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman, with research context, sample time budgets and recovery guidance.
Most beginners need around 8–12 weeks for a sprint triathlon, 12–16 weeks for an Olympic-distance race and considerably longer for...
T1 and T2 connect the swim, bike and run while the race clock continues. Learn how to organise your equipment,...
Running after cycling is one of the most distinctive challenges in triathlon. Even experienced runners can feel heavy, stiff and...
Follow a free 40-week Ironman training plan for beginners with week-by-week swim, bike and run targets, recovery weeks, bricks, fueling...
An evidence-led guide to Ironman training: weekly hours, swim-bike-run structure, key long sessions, strength, fueling, taper and race-specific preparation.
A complete first-triathlon guide to choosing a distance, training swim-bike-run, practising open water and transitions, selecting essential gear and executing...