Nutrition: This time, I used a new, unflavored carb product with water (90 gr/hr) and added some drops of concentrate minerals and a 100% natural gel every 20 min. This was a total game-changer for me; once again, I kept feeling energetic, light, and strong from start to finish.

Stay hydrated and get as much ice as possible!

Maintaining a low core body temperature is a crucial aspect of this race. Before the race, doing an overly intense dryland warm-up before the swim may not be a brilliant idea. The water is so warm that you don't want to be overheated before you even start the swim. On race morning, I used some ice pads around my neck to keep my core temperature as low as possible until the race began.

Running Course Water Baggies at Aid Stations: 

At Ironman Cozumel 70.3, water is typically provided at aid stations in plastic baggies, not traditional paper cups. 

The 2016 Ironman Racine 70.3 had its swim portion canceled due to severe weather, specifically lightning, dangerous water conditions, and strong gusting winds.