by Ryan Falkenrath | Jun 6, 2025 | IRONMAN, LIFE, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING
Let’s be real: Getting sick sucks. Especially when your race is circled on the calendar and you’ve been hitting your training like a caffeinated metronome. But even the most dialed-in triathletes catch a bug now and then. So what do you do? Crawl under the covers...
by Ryan Falkenrath | May 23, 2025 | IRONMAN, LIFE, TIPS and HACKS, Uncategorized
Let’s get one thing straight: traveling for a race isn’t a vacation. It’s a high-stakes game of “don’t forget your goggles” and “please let my bike arrive in one piece.” As someone who’s coached athletes to race day from zip codes far and wide, I’ve seen it all from...
by Ryan Falkenrath | May 10, 2025 | Bike, Gear & Tech, GEAR AND GADGETS, IRONMAN, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING
Are you riding the right bike for your triathlon goals? Whether you’re prepping for your first sprint or eyeing a long-course PR, the bike you choose can make or break your experience—and your results. Time trial (TT) bikes and road bikes both have their place...
by Ryan Falkenrath | Apr 26, 2025 | NUTRITION, supplements, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING, Uncategorized
If you’re pushing your body for hours in the pool, on the road, or across the trails, what you eat before, during, and after your workouts isn’t just important, it’s the difference between breakthroughs and breakdowns. Don’t leave your...
by Ryan Falkenrath | Apr 11, 2025 | IRONMAN, LIFE, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING
Unlock Your Full Potential: When and How Triathletes Should Add Strength Training Let’s be real—triathletes are already juggling a lot. Swim. Bike. Run. Recovery. Nutrition. Sleep. So where does strength training fit in? Is it just “nice to have”? Or is...