You can train for a super sprint or sprint triathlon in just 2 to 4 hours a week for 12 weeks. As the miles add up, so does your required training time. Use the following chart as a guideline to help you decide if you can make the necessary time commitment for the distance or if you have enough time to train for your event.
| Distance | Hours per Week | Weeks to Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint/super sprint | 2 to 4 | 12 |
| Olympic | 4 to 6 | 16 |
| Half Iron | 4 to 10 | 24 |
| Ironman | 5 to 15 | 30 |