Belvidere native prepares for demanding IRONMAN triathlon in Rockford

Local couple set to run IRONMAN on wedding anniversary

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) - For Michael and Lorie Corcoran, this year’s wedding anniversary won’t involve a quiet dinner or romantic getaway. Instead, they’ll be waking up early and racing as a team in the Rockford IRONMAN 70.3—right in their hometown.

Belvidere native prepares for demanding IRONMAN triathlon in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 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 on the Rock River Recreation Path. "Two times a week. I usually run three times." The IRONMAN 70.3 competitors will meet n…