Following his clutch performance in Peoria, Illinois, Ryan goes from the winding trails of XTERRA to the Windy City to compete with 10,000 other endurance athletes in the largest triathlon in the world. Exhausted but focused, Ryan pushes his nutrition and training to their threshold through intimidating waters, rush hour traffic and a surprise setback that will put his resolve to the test.

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