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Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris — 93 episodes
Marathon Times Under Two Hours, Big Race Goals, Cat Appearances, and More!
The Meaning of Consistency: Persistence, Not Perfection
Age Group Athletes Beating Professionals, Sponsors Dropping Pregnant Athletes, Swim Meets, and More!
Is AI Stealing Our Jobs as Triathlon Coaches?!
Growth as an Athlete: Staying Open to Learning and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Marathon Runners Are Offered Finisher Medals at Mile 18?!
Remembering Jeff Galloway and the Benefits of His Run-Walk-Run Method
Three Pieces of Gear We Highly Recommend Getting Before You Do Your First Triathlon
Why Local Races Are So Special, French Toast vs Pancakes, the Barkley Marathons, and More!
Knowing When to Push Our Limits, Living in the Moment, and Staying Motivated in the Middle of Winter
The Battle of Sleep and Training: Should We Sacrifice One for the Other?
The Benefits of Joining a Triathlon Club, Whether You’re New to the Sport or Not!
Should Ironman Extend the Bike Draft Zone for Pro Triathletes?
Staying in Your Own Lane, 100x100 Yard Swims, 108 Sun Salutations, Funny Christmas Stories, and More!
Swim Breathing Patterns, Bike Fits, Christmas Cookies, and More!
Moderation and Balance During the Off-Season and Holiday Season
Back to the Basics: The Simplest Exercises You Can Do in the Gym, and How to Progress Them
Guest Karen Mastella Rode Her Bike Across the USA in 47 Days!
Athletes: Are Your Supplements Safe?
Running Safety 101: How to Stay Safe on the Roads and Trails During the Dark Winter Months
Dina’s Injury Comeback Race - A 25K on Trails!
The New Ironman World Champs Qualification Process Is NOT Working for Women!
What to Do if You’re Feeling Lost During the Off-Season Without Structure
Ironman 70.3 New York Recap - Rule Regulation Concerns?!
Ironman 70.3 Jones Beach Race-Specific Advice, and How to Efficiently Tackle Hills on the Bike
Myths for New or Aspiring Runners - Debunked!
Guest Lydia Walter Recaps Her Amazing Performance at Ultraman Canada!
Spectating the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Race at 10,000 Feet!
Controlling Our Controllables, Training for Over a Year Without a Race in Sight, and Consistency for Success
Ironman Lake Placid 2025 Recap!
Tips for Running in the Heat, Big Ironman Qualification Changes, and More!
Could You Be *UNintentionally* Underfueling for Your Training?
Race Recap: Ironman "69.1" Western Massachusetts
What Do We Do When Weather Messes up Our Race? Is It Okay to Cut Workouts Short?
Transition Madness: Ridiculous Things We’ve Seen in the Race Transition Area
Ironman World Champs Has a New format...again...and It’s a Step Backwards for Women?!
Three Different Coaches for Swim, Bike, and Run?!
Are Blood Sugar Spikes Bad? Should We Athletes Worry About How Much Sugar We’re Eating? And More!
Taper, the Bare Minimum of Training, and Triathlon as One Sport and Not Three
Nutrition Q&A - Perpetual Bloating, How Food Makes Us Feel, and the Art of Moderation
Should Athletes Take Ice Baths? What About Creatine? Mastering the Basics vs Extra Tools and Products
Our Favorite Pro Women Athletes to Follow, a Perfect Training Weekend, and New Triathlon Rules
How to Avoid Overtraining and Getting Stuck in a Rut, and Triathlon for the Long Game
How to Increase Your FTP, Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains, and Why Food Doesn’t “Cancel Out” Exercise
The Problem With Waiting Until Life Gets Less Busy to Start Training
How to Engage Your Core (And What Does That Even Mean?)
Is Your Weekly Training Schedule Set In Stone? Is Fueling With Sugar Bad? How on Earth Do You Kick Without Fins?
New Year Challenges & Accomplishments, and How to Fuel for an Evening Workout
How To Eat More Protein
Handling Uncertainty in Triathlon
Race Recap: Philadelphia Marathon!
Navigating Nutrition During the Off-Season and the Holidays
Specific Tips to Help You Get Faster in the Off-Season
Off-Season: To Continue or Not to Continue Training and Working With a Coach?
Bike Safety 101: Steps to Take to Maximize Safety Out on the Roads
Short Course Racing, Age Group, Multisport, Draft Legal...What Does All of It Mean?
Unnecessary Food Comments, Hill Climbing on the Bike, and Long Training Runs
Setting up Your Race Schedule: Can You Do ALL of the Things?!
When You Arrive at Your Race and They’re Already in the Water
Paris 2024 Olympic Games!
Dina’s Bone Stress Injury, Low Energy Availability, and a Path Forward To Heal
Ironman Lake Placid, From a Volunteering and Coaching Perspective
Wetsuits 101: Tips for Beginners on Fit and More
The Race Where Everything Went Wrong
Alternative Training Schedules, Swimming Strokes Other Than Freestyle, and Race Penalties
Unintentional & Intentional Underfueling in Athletes
A Triathlon Smorgasbord
Chris's Race Week Prep - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga
How Do Sponsorships for Professional Triathletes and Coaches Work? Plus, Are Bike Fits Worth It?
How Many Carbs Per Hour Should I Eat During Races?
Training Schedules, Coach-Athlete Communication, and Tubeless vs Tubed on the Bike
When Can We Start Swimming Outdoors?!
Nutrition Myths for Athletes - Busted!
A Potpourri of Triathlon
How To Get Started in Triathlon
All About Swimming: Equipment, Drills, Fun Swim Toys, and More!
THIS OR THAT: Triathlon Edition
News in the Triathlon World, Scheduling Weekly Training, Injury and Burnout, and More!
Strength Training 101: How To Get Started in the Gym
How Do You Set New Year’s Resolutions Or Goals That Actually Work?
The Case of the Crazy Bag Lady
OVERRATED/UNDERRATED: Recovery Edition
Perimenopause, Returning to Triathlon After Significant Time Off, and Doing Smaller Races Before Your Big Race
Tech Talk: GPS Watches (Helpful or Harmful?), Indoor Bike Trainers, and More
Kona Recap: Chris Raced in the Ironman World Champs! Plus, Tips for Navigating the Off-Season
Our First Guest! Dina's Dad, Jim, Joins the Podcast To Chat About His Triathlon Experience
Is Carb Loading Still A Thing? How Much Protein Do I Need? Is Carrot Cake A Good Post-Race Recovery Food? ...and Other Nutrition Q&As!
When Life Throws You Curveballs: Dina Gets COVID, Modifying Training When Stuff Gets in the Way, and More
How Long Does It Take To Train for an Ironman? ...and Other Common Ironman Training Questions
Post-Race Blues: What To Do When Your Race Is Over
Race Recap! Dina & Chris Raced 70.3s - Here's How They Went
Early Season Races: Why Choose Them, How to Prepare and Train in the Cold, and More
Welcome to the Simply Triathlon Podcast - Meet Dina & Chris!