At my clinics and camps, I state that an athlete can train just 7 hours a week and cross the finish line of an Olympic distance triathlon feeling elated with the outcome. The 7 hour per week training program is perfect for the time constrained triathlete. This program can be used by athletes of all abilities. 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 8:30 hours. The average hours per week for the program are 7:20. Typically, you swim, bike and run two to three times a week.