2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Race Recap

 The swim conditions were significantly different for the men's and women's races.Transition challenges were notable due to the long run and sandy conditions.Athletes performed well, with some achieving personal bests.The bike course had its challenges, especially with wind conditions.The run course was long and had its own set of difficulties.The banquet experience was disappointing in terms of food quality.Overall, the event had organizational issues that need addressing.  The porta potties at the race had mixed reviews, with some being clean and others lacking toilet paper.Aid stations were shorter than usual but generally adequate for the race.There were reports of stolen bottles and bike computers during the race, which was concerning for participants.The run course had mixed terrain, including unpaved sections that affected performance.The energy on the run course was high, with many spectators cheering for athletes.Traveling with bikes posed significant challenges, with many athletes experiencing lost or delayed bikes.Having an air tag or tracker for bikes is highly recommended for international travel.The race logistics, including transportation and support, could be improved for future events.Despite the challenges, the overall experience of the race was positive and enjoyable.Future races in the area, like the 70.3, are worth considering for athletes.   If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels. We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!Click here to schedule a consultation Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.