NEW RACE: Rockford 70.3

How lucky are we to be based in an area less than one hour away from the new Rockford 70.3?

If you’re new to the sport or an experienced veteran registered for this race, there’s plenty you can do now to set up your success with the race 9 months away.

✅ Establish good habits: fueling to support your energy needs, consistent bedtime, daily hydration. Now is the time to set up habit to support your long-term performance & health.

✅ Consistency in training: creating a weekly schedule you can repeat allows you to build a foundation of robust fitness for race day.

✅ Explore equipment upgrades: whether it’s finding a better pair of goggles, revamping your bike or purchasing a wetsuit – now is the time to start looking.

✅ Measure what matters: at the most basic level, a heart rate monitor ensures your easy training is truly easy which overtime helps you to avoid setbacks & burnout.

✅ Trial sports nutrition: sampling the variety of sports drinks & foods available is a good way to learn your personal preferences & needs.

✅ Improve form & economy: refined skills, improve technique, slow it down to be mindful about how you swim, bike, run before you add speed. Better economy is free speed.

✅ Shore up the swim: just because it’s downriver doesn’t mean disregard swim training. Emerging from any swim fresh with low anxiety leads to a better race day. Now is the time to connect with a local swim coach, swim frequently, build confidence.

✅ Pace yourself: your fall & winter training should look nothing like race day. Set aside long rides & runs for now. Instead, work technique, speed skills, strength & general fitness.

✅ Consider coaching: there’s no shortage of online plans or coaches out there. Consider your goals & needs. As coaches, we strongly believe all athletes (regardless of speed or experience) can benefit from an engaged, experienced coach.

Multiport Mastery + JHC Coaching will be well represented at Rockford with plenty of our athletes & coaches in attendance. We look forward to seeing you & encourage you to reach out with any questions!