TRAIN. TEST. PERFORM.
Race-specific coaching for the new IRONMAN 70.3 Vilamoura-Algarve.
The first IRONMAN 70.3 Vilamoura takes place on 3 April 2027. That means your build happens over the Irish winter. We plan it around your week, with zones set from lab testing and a clear progression to race day.
IRONMAN 70.3 Vilamoura-Algarve starts with a one-loop 1.9 km sea swim from Vilamoura Marina beach, followed by a 90 km one-loop bike through the Algarve countryside and a two-lap 21.1 km run past the marina, Quarteira beach and the promenade. It is a new race on the IRONMAN calendar and opens the European season.
Endurance Lab has run training camps in Vilamoura, so we know the roads, the sea and the conditions athletes face in the Algarve in spring.
An early-April race rewards consistency from November onwards. Your zones are set from VO2max and lactate testing on the bike and the run, so indoor sessions count and easy days stay easy. Retesting during the build shows what is improving.
The plan moves from base to race-specific work: long rides at target power, brick sessions, open-water practice and a taper into race week. Want the full long-course picture? See IRONMAN and 70.3 coaching or triathlon coaching in Dublin.
We use a seven-zone training system and explain what each session is for. Performance testing can help answer specific questions about your training, but the right assessment depends on your goals. Your programme combines the available data with experience, feedback and realistic training decisions.
Compare Remote, Squad and Support for the package differences. See the portal for current prices, availability and the agreement before signing up. Endurance Lab is led by Tiago Dias, endurance coach, sports physiologist and athlete. Read about Tiago.
The first IRONMAN 70.3 Vilamoura-Algarve takes place on 3 April 2027 and opens the European IRONMAN season. Check the official IRONMAN website for entries and updates.
Yes. Most of the build happens over the Irish winter, so we balance indoor bike sessions, pool swimming and outdoor running, then add open-water and heat-ready work closer to race day.
Endurance Lab runs training camps in Vilamoura. A camp before the race is a great chance to ride the roads and swim in the sea. See our Vilamoura training camp.
An early-season race needs a consistent winter. If you are new to the distance, we start with a realistic progression and set goals based on your testing and training.
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