Are Pro Triathletes Training TOO Much?

In today's video, James looks into how much pro triathletes train in comparison to pro swimmers, runners and cyclists. Have the triathlete group pushed it too far and train too much? With three sports to train for rather than just the one, triathletes are at risk of injury and burning themselves out more than most. So let's find out! 🤔

0:00 - Intro
1:50 - How much do triathletes train?
3:12 - How much do pro swimmers train?
3:44 - How much do pro cyclists train?
4:21 - How much do pro runners train?
4:56 - How does their training compare?
5:43 - Are triathletes training too much?

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How much do you train every week? Whether it be a few hours or almost every day we'd love to hear about it!

[SBoots]

I train 10 - 14 hours a week. As an old age group triathlete balancing life and work I feel it keeps me just fit enough to enjoy the summer race season. One thing I will not do is compare myself to others except race day but it is all in fun. As long as I finish and not die it's a win. NOTE: that sure is a beautiful Canyon bike you have. I'll train harder for owning one of those. Cheers

[oldmandice]

2 days "on", 1 day recovery, 2 workouts per "on" day at about 90 minutes per workout, and 2 weeks "on" with every 3rd week being recovery (which has 3 recovery days rather that 2 due to the recovery day rotation schedule). The recovery week I do the same workout schedule but reduce the volume by about 40%. I rotate swim, bike, run and gym work so that I get 3 runs, 3 bikes, 2 swims and 2 gym sessions each "on" week. Being that I'm 60 yrs old (and still work full time) its the best I can do.

[Jeaglelol]

6-12 hours per week with work, two young kids and a dog seems to be the perfect balance for me. 9-12 hours a week leading up to a race and more around 6-9 hours a week for the rest of the year. Spread over 5-10 sessions over 6 days a week with one full rest day. Doing full and middle distance races.

[ZeshanMughal-npqq]

I’m glad you mention about Zone 2 being hard to stick to. I can do it when cycling easily enough, but when I’m running, I find it difficult to run as slowly as is required, so I just run at the slowest pace that’s comfortable. Sometimes that straddles slightly into zone 3, but I just keep a close eye to make sure it doesn’t creep too far.

[marcuswills]

In previous years when training for half and full distance, I trained around 14-16hrs per week. I've now dropped the volume to 6-8hrs per week but upped the intensity for short course. In 2023, I've PB'd 3 races from 3 (running) so the lower volume and increased rest with my family and two dogs has done me no harm.

[jean-francoisdesrosiers]

With 3 kids and a full time job, I do 10-12 hours per week in preparation for a 70.3 distance. It represent 2 swim, 3 bike and 3 run.

[geraldkass]

As an amateur with triathlete with a full time job but VERY serious about my training, even with busy work schedule I normally put in 15-20 hours of training per week (sometimes even more)

[HolisticHealthEducation]

I am very impressed with myself if I can get to 10 hours a week.

[AsifRaza-bdmy]

I just loved the trainings in the deep water

[washedup_adventurer]

huh, that was very interesting. Thanks.