
The Time-Crunched Triathlete: How to Train for a 70.3 on 6-8 Hours a Week
You don't need 15 hours a week to finish a 70.3 strong. Here's the real training math, a sample week, and the mistakes to avoid on just 6 to 8 hours.

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