At my clinics and camps, I state that an athlete can train just 9 hours a week and cross the finish line of a Half Ironman distance triathlon feeling elated with the outcome. The 9 hour per week training program is perfect for the time constrained triathlete. If you plan on taking up the challenge of a Half Ironman distance triathlon, you want to be as efficient as possible with your time and training. The Half Ironman distance training program does just that. By following this program, you will develop better form, technique, improved speed skills and the necessary intensity for race day. Every workout has a purpose. I dislike the term “junk mileage” because I don’t believe junk mileage is accurate for any type of workout. YOU have signed up for an endurance race and a Half Ironman is not a race you decide to do overnight. I have designed a program tailored for you. Since you will be using this program beginning three months from race day, I am assuming you have some level of fitness. With this program, you can mix and match workouts to fit your fitness level and schedule. The weekly training hours are from 6 hours per week with the highest being 11:30. The average hours per week for the program are 9:30. Typically, you swim three times, bike three times and run three times a week. Some of us wish we only needed to train four hours a week for a Half Ironman distance race where we can cross the finish line and feel pleased with our effort.