by Ryan Falkenrath | Aug 1, 2025 | Swim, TIPS and HACKS
You’ve done the training. You’ve packed your gear. You’re standing on the shoreline with your heart pounding, wetsuit zipped, and goggles snug. Then reality hits: the swim start of a triathlon can feel like organized chaos. The good news? With the right mindset and...
by Ryan Falkenrath | Jul 25, 2025 | TIPS and HACKS
Slice the Wind Like a Pro: 5 Must-Know Tips for Riding Your TT Bike in Windy Conditions If you’ve ever felt like you were wrestling a dragon while riding your time trial bike into a headwind—or worse, a gusty crosswind—this post is for you. Wind can turn your fast and...
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...
