A 70.3 that respects your life as much as your splits.
The middle distance rewards intelligence, not just hours. Summit coaches age-groupers to Ironman 70.3 with research-led training load that builds you up instead of burning you out — and two Summit athletes have cut 40 and 50 minutes off their 70.3 times.
The middle distance punishes guesswork.
A 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, and 21.1 km run is long enough that fitness matters and short enough that pacing, durability, and fuelling decide your day. It's the distance where training load has to be precise — enough to build genuine endurance, not so much that you arrive cooked. Get the balance right and the 70.3 is the most rewarding race in the sport. Get it wrong and it's a long, expensive lesson.
Summit's coaching is built for exactly this. Load is prescribed and monitored against objective data, intensity is distributed deliberately, and recovery is planned — so the fitness actually shows up on race morning instead of leaking away in the final build.
Big, sustainable improvements at 70.3.
"I reduced my Ironman 70.3 PB by 50 minutes in less than 12 months with Leighton, and he coached me to my first Ironman finish."
"Exceptional, personalised service. Leighton provides great insights and really knows what endurance training is all about. I reduced my Ironman 70.3 time by 40 minutes."
The ones everyone asks.
How many hours a week do you need for a 70.3?
Less than most people fear, if the hours are used well. Many age-groupers prepare on roughly 7–12 hours a week, but the right number depends on your background, goal, and life. Summit plans volume you can sustain, then makes it count — rather than chasing an arbitrary total.
Can I do a 70.3 on limited time?
Yes. Time-poor athletes finish — and improve at — 70.3 regularly. The key is intelligent load and intensity so each session earns its place, plus recovery that's planned rather than hoped for.
How long before a 70.3 should I start coaching?
Three to six months suits most age-groupers, depending on your starting point. Earlier is better if you're building from a lower base or balancing a heavy life load — it allows a gradual, sustainable build.
Let's build your 70.3 properly.
Tell Leighton your race, your date, and your week. You'll get an honest plan of attack — and a clear answer on whether coaching or a one-off audit is the right next step.