IRONMAN Les Sables d’Olonne: What You NEED to Know Before Racing!

# IRONMAN Les Sables d’Olonne 2027 – Everything You NEED to Know Before Race Day!

Thinking about racing IRONMAN Les Sables d’Olonne in France
? In this comprehensive race review, award-winning triathlon coach and well-known IRONMAN YouTuber **Steven Moody** breaks down everything you need to know about this spectacular full-distance IRONMAN event on the French Atlantic coast.

From the 3.8km swim to the 180km bike course and 42.2km marathon, we’ll explore the course layout, key challenges, transitions and practical race-day tips to help you prepare, race smarter and avoid unnecessary surprises.

**🤝 IN COLLABORATION WITH TRAININGPEAKS**

This video has been produced in collaboration with **TrainingPeaks**, the leading training and coaching platform trusted by endurance athletes and coaches worldwide.

Whether you’re preparing for your first IRONMAN or chasing a new personal best, TrainingPeaks provides powerful tools to plan, track and analyse your training, helping you arrive at the start line ready to perform.

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**🏊 SWIM COURSE – 3.8KM**
– Swim location, course layout and navigation
– Water conditions, tides and potential challenges
– Swim exit and transition considerations

**🚴 BIKE COURSE – 180KM**
– Detailed breakdown of the two-lap bike course
– Elevation profile and approximately 1,130m of climbing
– Key sections, technical challenges and aid stations
– Pacing strategy and what to expect on race day

**🏃 RUN COURSE – 42.2KM**
– Four-lap marathon course breakdown
– Coastal running, exposure and potential wind
– Aid stations, spectator support and pacing considerations
– Managing your marathon after 180km on the bike

**🏁 TRANSITIONS & RACE-DAY LOGISTICS**
– T1 and T2 layouts
– Practical tips for race preparation
– Key considerations for first-time and experienced IRONMAN athletes

**ABOUT YOUR HOST – STEVEN MOODY**

Steven Moody is an award-winning triathlon coach, IRONMAN University Certified Coach and TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach, as well as a well-known IRONMAN YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers.

Through his Smart Endurance Solutions YouTube channel, Steven has produced over 140 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race reviews, helping triathletes around the world understand race courses, prepare effectively and achieve their endurance goals.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, targeting a sub-10-hour finish or simply hoping to hear those famous words, “You Are An IRONMAN!”, this review will help you approach Les Sables d’Olonne with greater confidence.

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**💬 RACING LES SABLES?**

Let me know in the comments! Have you raced here before, or is this your first time? Share your experiences, questions and race-day tips with the community.

OTHER HELPFUL VIDEOS:
IRONMAN nutrition: https://youtu.be/DwQteW2NFao
Transition bags explained: https://youtu.be/Tjdllnsn5XY
Beginners guide to packing: https://youtu.be/0weCv9jQ_B0
What should I wear for my 1st 70.3/IRONMAN: https://youtu.be/I1D1mUFJaV4
How to handle pre race nerves: https://youtu.be/xzbvQgbuRzA?si=S5zzXFLKMwmIUQ8O
Last min tips to ensure race day success: https://youtu.be/ntrHAGUVLDA?si=dzeuU06HxqhDUTsB
Transition hacks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0Fj046_efEA37dGUFeM5bgOyPfIR832&si=O1f8RVPfaOUNls5P
How to avoid DQs in 70.3/IRONMAN racing: https://youtu.be/iXX5GeEpFOU?si=3HkaYhrofhVyHZ6D

REFERENCED PRODUCTS & SUPPORTING VIDEOS
Avoid wetsuit neck rash with a neck protector: https://youtu.be/5UtXC3Hv6sg
https://geni.us/wetsuitneck

Body glide (for faster wetsuit transition) on amazon:
https://geni.us/bodyglide4triathletes

Lock tite laces for faster transitions: https://youtu.be/S58Na4d6rd8
https://geni.us/locktitelaces

Link to airtags on amazon (to track valuable tri kit)
https://geni.us/trackyourtrikit

Coach Steve’s favorite nutrition for long distance (Tasty, easy to transport & easy to consume)
https://geni.us/clifblox

Race belt to help keep your transitions speedy:
https://geni.us/racebelt
Please note as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you and I only ever recommend products I have successfully used myself).

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