MANILA, Philippines — Joshua Ramos eyes another podium finish as he faces the tougher challenge of the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao set to unwrap on March 22 in Davao City.
Fresh from a triumphant campaign in 5150 Guimaras, the 24-year-old Baguio native hopes to build momentum as he transitions from the Olympic distance to the far more demanding half-IRONMAN format.
The shift means a significant jump in distance – from 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run to the grueling 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run of the 70.3 race.
But Ramos, a national team elite member, believes his Guimaras performance served as the ideal tune-up for the challenge ahead.
“5150 Guimaras was just a fitness check since I’m doing the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao,” said Ramos, who topped fellow Filipino elite contenders Matthew Hermosa and Kim Remolino in the race.