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Yago Avelar Details Preparation for IRONMAN 70.3 Brasília
Professional triathlete Yago Avelar shares insights into his physical condition and strategies for the Brasília competition and the season.
Professional triathlete Yago Avelar is gearing up for the Nubank Ultravioleta IRONMAN 70.3 Brasília 2026. He reflects on his performance in Curitiba and details his strategy for the challenge in the capital. Avelar also reveals his plans to focus on running for the rest of the season.
The Nubank Ultravioleta IRONMAN 70.3 Brasília 2026 is approaching, and professional triathlete Yago Avelar gave an exclusive interview to Radar Stemma, with hosts Fabio Bessa and Thiago Kawamura. Yago shared his expectations, analyzed his previous performance, and revealed his plans for the rest of the season, promising an electrifying race.
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Curitiba Retrospective and Brasília Focus
Yago Avelar recalled his participation in the IRONMAN 70.3 Curitiba, where, despite a good swim, the bike and run were a challenge of "survival." He admitted he wasn't in his best shape then, but the situation has changed. For Brasília, expectations are high: "I'm in good shape, last week, I've been training a lot, so I'm excited for this race." The athlete highlights the difference between the courses, with Curitiba being tougher and Brasília featuring a "totally flat, fast" route, which favors his performance. In his debut in Brasília the previous year, Yago secured 9th place, with impressive times in the bike (1h59) and run (1h18), and aims to improve on that.
Season Strategies and Calendar
Yago Avelar's strategy for the Brasília race includes an aggressive plan for the swim. He expects to form a strong group with other swimmers, such as Gustavo, Matheus Diniz, Felipe, and João, to open a significant lead early on. This tactic aims to minimize the impact of athletes known for their strength in the bike and run, such as Taccone, Reinaldo, and André, who might feel the "legs" during the swim. "The further, the better," Yago states regarding the gap he hopes to create. He emphasizes the importance of "taking risks" and seizing dynamic opportunities during the race, as happened in Floripa.
After Brasília, Yago's calendar shifts to short-course races, with a special focus on improving his run. He plans to intensify speed training to get faster. "I think the focus now, during this time without competition, is to concentrate more on running." As he approaches the next long-distance competitions, such as the IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro, he will resume high-volume bike training, which, according to him, develops naturally with 15 to 18 hours per week.
Quick-Fire Q&A with Yago Avelar
In a relaxed segment, Yago Avelar answered some quick questions:
- Training music: Upbeat Funk.
- Favorite superhero: Spider-Man.
- Football club: Santos, being a big fan of Neymar.
- Post-race meal: Açaí right after the race, and a burger in the evening.
- Longest ride: A 220 or 230 km training session he did with Miguel in Pinheiros.
- Childhood idol: Igor Morelli.
- Mother and training: His mother always supported him and even encouraged him to train more, getting worried when he didn't go. "She showed what it means if you don't train."
With intense preparation and a well-defined strategy, Yago Avelar is ready to face the challenge of the Nubank Ultravioleta IRONMAN 70.3 Brasília. The triathlon community eagerly awaits his performance in the capital, hoping his determination will lead him to the podium.
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