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 | 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...
by Ryan Falkenrath | Apr 4, 2025 | Bike, IRONMAN, LIFE, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING
Let’s face it—riding your smart trainer indoors can feel like watching paint dry. But your TV? That’s not just background noise. Used right, it can boost your focus, motivation, and even your race-day readiness. Here’s how to make your screen work for your ride: 🎮 1....
by Ryan Falkenrath | Mar 21, 2025 | Gear & Tech, GEAR AND GADGETS, IRONMAN, LIFE, NUTRITION, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING
If you’re still just thinking about your triathlon race schedule for the year… consider this your wake-up call. Top-performing triathletes don’t just train harder — they train smarter. And one of the smartest moves you can make? Locking in your race season early....
by Ryan Falkenrath | Feb 12, 2025 | IRONMAN, LIFE, TIPS and HACKS, TRAINING, Training Plan
“Those Who Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Your IRONMAN journey starts with a plan—and the sooner you develop one, the better. A solid training plan should outline key sessions, distances, time commitments, and disciplines while addressing...
