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Aurélie Boulanger Targets 70.3 Worlds Spot in Curitiba
The French triathlete races Ironman 70.3 Curitiba aiming for Nice, highlighting her climbing preparation in Gran Canaria.
On her first visit to Brazil, France's Aurélie Boulanger is competing in Ironman 70.3 Curitiba to qualify for the World Championship in Nice. The triathlete shared insights on adapting to the city, her climbing workouts, and the local climate.
On her first visit to Brazil, French triathlete Aurélie Boulanger arrived in Paraná to compete in the Nubank Ultravioleta Ironman 70.3 Curitiba. The athlete's primary goal is to punch her ticket to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France. Choosing the Brazilian race combined early-season timing with the desire to race outside the traditional European circuit.
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The Road to Nice and the Challenge of Elevation
To secure her spot at the World Championship, Aurélie relied on a solid training block before traveling to South America. The triathlete spent three months training in Gran Canaria, a Spanish island renowned for its rugged terrain and steep climbs. The demanding bike course at 70.3 Curitiba aligns well with the athlete's strengths, as she is accustomed to racking up significant elevation gain on her training rides.
Adapting to Curitiba, Training, and Humid Weather
Beyond the physical preparation, her stay in Curitiba brought fresh experiences for the French athlete, who relied on local community support to settle in. Aurélie made the most of the city's infrastructure by swimming in a 20-lane pool and discovering the convenience of pay-by-weight buffet restaurants, sticking to simple pasta meals before sampling the local cuisine after the race.
Environmentally, the fluctuating temperatures and high humidity of the Paraná capital stood out during her initial shakeout runs. Despite the unpredictable weather and heavy sweating during warm-up jogs, Aurélie expressed excitement about the race atmosphere and the passionate crowd expected along the course on Sunday.
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