ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The first-ever IRONMAN triathlon to take place in Rockford is only days away, and competitors are preparing for the demanding challenge. 23-year-old Noah Anderson, of Belvidere, began training for the competition almost one year ago. "I typically train here on this path, right?" he said, standing…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon is set to be held in Rockford on Sunday, June 22nd. The IRONMAN 70.3 competitors will meet near the Rock Guardian statues to begin their grueling competition, which will begin with a 1.2-mile swim in the Rock River. The swimming part…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With less than a month remaining until Ironman Rockford, a 70-mile triathlon race, organizers say they are still in need of volunteers to help with the event. The inaugural event is a 70.3-mile half-distance triathlon that comprises swimming, cycling, and running. The swimming leg of the…