Youghal Ironman will deploy 'warm-weather' plan normally used in mainland Europe

Aid stations will be stocked with water, ice packs, isotonic drinks, energy gels and salty snacks and there will be 'wet zones' along the running course

Katlyn Walsh and Lottie Terry from Youghal all set for the Ironman event in Youghal this weekend. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The organisers of this weekend's Ironman Cork festival in Youghal say a warm-weather plan normally deployed in mainland Europe will help offset the effects of the high temperatures on athletes over the weekend.

A total of over 4,000 runners competing in Saturday's 70.3 (half) triathlon and Sunday's full Ironman will have access to an aid station "about every 10 minutes," according to race director John Wallnutt.