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Oct 12, 2013
How many hours do I need to train for an Ironman triathlon?
My famous “13 Weeks to a 13-Hour Ironman” is easily one of my top triathlon training plans. An experienced triathlete with reasonable fitness can be ready for an Ironman in just 13 weeks, training no more than 13 hours per week – and – achieve a 13 hour race or better. Many, many athletes have sent me notes letting me know they have achieved race times well below 13 hours using this training plan. How fast you will go on race day depends on your athletic history and current fitness. You don’t have to give up your life and divorce...