RTA Triathlon

New bike? Slow down.

Before you drop $$$ on a tri bike, know this:

1️⃣ The bike has to fit YOU first — geometry, not hype. Get a pre-fit.
2️⃣ THEN get a professional bike fit. Two different steps.

And here’s the one nobody tells you: the “most aero” position isn’t always the right one.

Racing 70.3 or 140.6? If you can’t hold aero for hours, your Tri Bike isn’t doing its job. Comfort you can sustain > aggression you can’t hold.

Sprint/Oly athlete? You’ve got more room to push aggressive since you’re out there less time.

Bottom line: work with a real fitter, be honest about your goals, and don’t fit yourself off your favorite pro’s Instagram.

SAVE this for when you’re bike shopping.

Struggling to feel comfortable in open water?

You’re not alone.

Here’s what actually helps our beginner triathletes push through OWS anxiety:

🔄 Reset when you need to — zero guilt. It’s part of the process.

🗣️ Talk to yourself like an ally, not an enemy. Positive self talk. You control this.

🐢 Slow down. Lower heart rate = easier, more relaxed breathing.

🫁 Breathe from your belly. Full inhale, full exhale. No shallow chest breathing.

Comfort in open water isn’t luck — it’s patience + practice + trust.

Show up consistently and the panic fades faster than you think.

Save this for your next OWS session 👇

Gun goes off. Your adrenaline spikes instantly — and before you know it, you’re sprinting through the water just like everyone else around you. The problem is, you don’t even realize you’re swimming faster than you should until it’s too late.

By 100 yards in, you’re gasping. Heart rate’s through the roof. You have to stop and collect yourself before you can even keep swimming.

Sound familiar?

➡️Here’s the fix: start slower than feels right. Way slower. Let your body ease into the effort and build as you go. Negative split your swim — start slow, finish strong.

We see it over and over with our athletes — the ones who hold back early end up passing the fast starters by the back half of the swim. More comfortable AND faster. Not a bad combo.

This isn’t about being a pro or an elite swimmer. This is for the vast majority of you — age groupers - even those who regularly find themselves on the podium.

Next time you line up, resist the urge to go out hot. Ease in. Build. Trust it.

How do you usually start your swims — hot or controlled? 👇

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

That staircase? That’s every goal you’ve ever had. Long, steep, impossible to see the top of. But don’t focus on the top — just the next step.

Your goals. That race. It starts by taking the first step.

Keep your head down and focus on one step at a time. You don’t need to see the whole staircase — you need the next step, some accountability and the right guidance to take it.

Anything is possible. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

IRONMAN Americas
Jimmy Lau

Meet Vinton. Vinton Euler He absolutely CRUSHED his very first IRONMAN in Lake Placid on only 6 months of training.

➡️Listen in on his excitement and emotions only minutes after he crossed the finish line.

And yes, he is a total FREAK of an endurance athlete and is only 21. His results are NOT normal, but they are super impressive.

CONGRATS, Vinton on an amazing race. You earned it!

Thanks for sharing and we hope you inspire other younger athletes.

Can’t wait for Kona!