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Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis: Jurerê Course & Strategy
Bruna Mahn and Thelma D’Amelio break down the new venue, course details, nutrition strategies, and the women's pro field.
Explore a complete breakdown of the updated Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis, now hosted in Jurerê. This guide covers essential tips for the swim, bike, and run courses, alongside race-week nutrition advice and an analysis of the women's pro field.
The venue change of Ironman 70.3 Florianópolis from Ingleses to Jurerê marks a fresh chapter for triathletes on the Magic Island. On Stemma Performance, host Bruna Mahn welcomes coach and sports nutritionist Thelma D’Amelio to break down every technical detail of the race, from Ironman Village logistics to pacing and fueling strategies.
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New Jurerê Venue, Ironman Village, and Swim Tips
Relocating the race hub to Jurerê Internacional brings the 70.3 closer to the iconic atmosphere of Ironman Brazil, centralizing lodging, the Ironman Village, and transitions in the same area. Key recommendations for the opening leg include scouting T1 beforehand using visual landmarks, walking the roughly 800 meters to the beach start early, and keeping your wetsuit pulled only up to the waist during the walk, splashing water on your body before entering the 21 °C (70 °F) water to reduce thermal shock.
Bike Course Breakdown and Wind Dynamics
The 90-kilometer bike leg consists of a single loop with approximately 574 meters of elevation gain, running along highway SC-401 and Beira-Mar Avenue after exiting the tunnel. The route features short, rolling climbs and access ramps that demand caution out of the aero bars, along with moderate wind forecasts of 10 to 15 km/h (6 to 9 mph) that typically create a cross-headwind on the return toward Jurerê.
Bike Nutrition, Hydration, and Safety Strategy
The bike split is the critical window to maintain energy intake without compromising the run. Guidance emphasizes a structured schedule of carbohydrates tested in training, steady hydration every 20 to 30 minutes (around 250 ml / 8.5 oz), and having a backup plan with extra gels taped to the bike frame in case bottles are ejected on rough pavement sections.
T2 Transition and the Inverted Run Course
The half marathon in Jurerê runs counterclockwise over two loops of just over 10 km each, eliminating the uneven cobblestones of the previous venue in Ingleses. The layout is significantly smoother and faster, featuring downhill stretches through shaded tree-lined sections and a strategic turnaround before the finish chute, accompanied by massive crowd support along Avenida dos Búzios.
Pre-Race Nutrition and Carb-Loading Guidelines
For optimal glycogen loading, triathletes should begin their carbohydrate protocol two days before race day, targeting 8 to 10 grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight distributed throughout the day. Race eve calls for easily digestible, low-fiber foods—avoiding raw salads, fermentable legumes, and heavy, unfamiliar meals—along with spaced hydration using water, coconut water, and electrolyte drinks.
Start List and Women's Pro Race Analysis
This edition exclusively features a professional women's field, paying prize money down to eighth place. Key contenders in the elite pack include athletes with strong backgrounds in short-course and Olympic-distance racing, such as Jennifer Arnold and Vittoria Lopes, alongside seasoned performers on the national and international circuits like Bruna Stolf and Mariana Borges.
The Role of Short-Course Racing and Rate of Perceived Exertion
Prior background in shorter formats like Sprint and Standard (Olympic) distance builds aerobic power, threshold tolerance, and top-end speed that translate directly into endurance performance. Beyond the physiological gains, short-course racing sharpens rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and body awareness by feel—decisive skills whenever power meters or GPS units malfunction on race day.
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