Subject: RE: How much ? like noted above, it's highly variable, depending on your intensity, allocation of training and goals. My personal rule of thumb- is about twice the distance of the race... per week. ie- to run 13.1 miles, I think 26mpw is a good amount to run 26 miles, 52 mpw is a good amount. If you're racing 56mi on the bike leg, then if you get in 112mi/wk, you'll be able to come off that bike reasonably fresh. Swimming- I'd probably go a little more than double. of course, this isn't a static number each week. you might have (and I'm thinking 70.3 distance numbers here) a big cycling week of 180mi while you are low on your running, and then do a 40mi run week with a lighter, 70mi cycling week. analyze it all you want, but I contend that 90% of endurance event performance comes down to consistency and volume. all that periodicity and specific intervals and tasks... that's probably 10% of the value of your training. A good coach or training plan will help you 'optimize' your training. Just getting out there is what really counts. Edited by morey000 2014-04-17 5:20 PM
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