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Back to Episodes#933 – Ironman 70.3 Rockford - 2026 RECAP
Description
Fresh off a "jump in" race in his former stomping grounds, Mike talks about his experience at Ironman 70.3 Rockford. We get into pre-race, the strategy, adapting strategy, the current, the wind, the roads, the volunteers, and much more. We really dive into some tough questions/decisions for triathletes about how to be "satisfied" with your effort. It's a lonely place on that second loop of the run and it's usually the time in a race when you make or break the day. This cast is really a good place to ask yourself some questions and figure out if you're giving it your all or finding ways to give in.
Topics:
- Rockford as a host city
- Pre-Race decisions
- Goals for the day and adjustments
- Swim Course
- Strong Current
- Strategy in the water
- Recalibrating goals on the fly
- Bike course
- Tougher than Chatt?
- Wind strategy
- Recovery opportunities
- Another decision off the bike
- Run/walk or run?
- Battling the run
- Mental game
- Breaking up the run
- Nutrition
- Nope
- Are perfect builds overrated?
Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com
Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com