First 70.3 questions, answered straight
No fluff, no news — just the decisions a first-time long-course athlete needs to make, each tied to a tool that gives you a concrete answer.
Can I finish a 70.3?
A practical, honest way to know whether you can finish a 70.3 (half-distance triathlon) before the cutoff — based on cutoffs, your current swim/bike/run, and the course.
How long does a first 70.3 take?
What a realistic first 70.3 finish time looks like, why a single number is misleading, and how course and conditions move it by 30–60 minutes.
How much slower is running after cycling?
Why your triathlon run is slower than a fresh half-marathon, how big the penalty is, and how to shrink it with pacing and brick training.
How much cycling fitness do I need for a 70.3?
How much bike fitness a 70.3 really requires, why bike durability matters more than top-end power, and how to know if you are ready.
What is a safe first-triathlon training timeline?
How many weeks you realistically need to prepare for a first 70.3, how to phase the build, and why the brick run and a race simulation matter most.