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Triathlon Training Calculator

Distribute your weekly training hours across swim, bike, and run for triathlon preparation.

Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored

Triathlon Training Calculator

Swim

1.5 hrs

15%

Bike

5.0 hrs

50%

Run

3.5 hrs

35%

This tool provides general sports and fitness estimates for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice — consult a physician before starting or intensifying training, especially if you have a cardiovascular condition.

About the Triathlon Training Calculator

The triathlon training calculator splits your weekly training hours between swimming, cycling and running according to the target race. Longer races put more weight on the bike, which makes up most of an Ironman. Adjust the split for your weakest discipline.

How to use it

  1. 1Enter your weekly training hours.
  2. 2Choose your target event.
  3. 3Read the hours and percentage for each discipline.

Worked example

10 hours a week for an Olympic-distance race gives about 1.5 hours of swimming, 5 hours of cycling and 3.5 hours of running.

Common use cases

  • Building a weekly plan
  • Balancing three sports
  • Preparing for longer events

Frequently asked questions

A:A typical split is 13% swim, 55% bike, 32% run. The bike leg is longest so it requires most training time.

Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026

Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).

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