Matt Trowbridge

5 days ago | journalstandard.com | Matt Trowbridge

Rockford is quiet at 6:41 a.m. Sunday. The IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford on June 22, 2025 — the first Ironman ever in the state of Illinois — will start in 19 minutes. Yet the streets are quiet. Silent, even. The only car I see before turning onto Forest Hills Drive is a dark blue Tesla. The only sound the neighbor’s sprinkler. The IRONMAN never really gets loud. People line the streets all over downtown in one of Rockford’s largest and most prestigious sporting events. But there is no Us against Them.

1 week ago | journalstandard.com | Matt Trowbridge

Rockford attorney Tom Green will compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford relay race with his son and a friend. Green will swim, his son will run, and their friend will bike in the race. The team is excited to participate in the race and hopes to continue in future years. IRONMAN is the ultimate personal endurance test. Most sports fans know that. What most don’t know is it can also be a team event.

1 week ago | rrstar.com | Matt Trowbridge

ROCKFORD, IL — IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford is bringing the world to Rockford on June 22 with 2,700 athletes from 13 countries and more than 30 states descending on the Forest City. But to make room for the world, Rockford residents are going to need to make a few detours. Most of the road closures will take place in and around downtown, up and down the Rock River, but some will be out in the country north and west of Rockford.

1 week ago | mcdonoughvoice.com | Matt Trowbridge

Laura Whale, a former Rockford resident, is returning to her hometown to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford half-triathlon. Krystle Carter, a local CrossFit enthusiast, was inspired to participate in the IRONMAN event due to its location in Rockford. The IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford is the first IRONMAN event held in Illinois, attracting both experienced and first-time triathletes. ROCKFORD, IL — Laura Whale runs a lot. But she seldom bikes or swims.

1 week ago | starcourier.com | Matt Trowbridge

Laura Whale, a former Rockford resident, is returning to her hometown to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford half-triathlon. Krystle Carter, a local CrossFit enthusiast, was inspired to participate in the IRONMAN event due to its location in Rockford. The IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford is the first IRONMAN event held in Illinois, attracting both experienced and first-time triathletes. ROCKFORD, IL — Laura Whale runs a lot. But she seldom bikes or swims.