#933 – Ironman 70.3 Rockford - 2026 RECAP

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