Today we take a look at the inaugural Rockford 70.3. We get into the course, race strategies, and how to handle what looks to be a hot day. We talk about the city, wetsuit or not, river flow and a pre-race HR test. We also get into how to stay as cool as possible all day with tips for pre-race, T1, the bike, T2 and the run. This will be a game of being smart and patient and we’ll give you thoughts on how to do just that.
Topics:
- Rockford Downtown - Mike’s old stomping grounds
- Will this race jumpstart the city?
- Dealing with the heat
- Wetsuit or not?
- Why it’s too late for heat prep
- Don’t drain your body this week
- Stay out of the heat
- River flow
- Pre-race HR test
- A lot of first timers
- Pop a gel at the end of the swim
- Cold water after the swim
- Too eager to push a higher zone
- Once you overheat, there’s no turning back
- Wind mind games
- It’s all about being smart and patient
- Carrying nutrition on the run?
- Carrying ice
- Zip lock tricks
- When you’re dehydrated and full
- Plain water on board?
- Body glide
- Wearing hats
- Your swim route (based on the map)
- The finish line vibe
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