Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Les Sables d'Olonne, France
123 days until race day
IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne takes place in Les Sables d'Olonne, France as an IRONMAN 70.3 race. The course features an ocean swim, a flat and fast bike course, and a rolling run course through varied terrain.
Ocean
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Flat
90 km / 56 mi
Rolling
21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Build ocean swim confidence with regular open-water sessions and practice bilateral breathing for choppy conditions.
Focus on sustained power and aerodynamics for the flat bike course — time trial position and pacing are key.
Train on gently rolling courses and practice running by effort rather than pace — ease up on the ups, recover on the downs.
Rehearse your transition routine and nutrition plan during training so race day execution is automatic.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the ocean swim conditions, the flat bike terrain, and the rolling run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
“Transition has helped me improve my Ironman training more than any other method I've encountered in my triathlon journey. It's incredibly precise and personalized.”
Carlos Rebelo — Triathlete
Our AI-powered ironman 70.3 plan adapts to your fitness, schedule, and this specific course. Start training smarter today.
View IRONMAN 70.3 PlanTraining for IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a ocean swim, flat bike, and rolling run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne takes place in Les Sables d'Olonne, France as an IRONMAN 70.3 race. The course features an ocean swim, a flat and fast bike course, and a rolling run course through varied terrain. The race takes place in Les Sables d'Olonne, France and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 16-20 weeks of dedicated training for a IRONMAN 70.3. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
