Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat about early season open water swimming. When is it tolerable enough to start swimming outdoors? What kind of equipment can be helpful in addition to a full wetsuit? What other tips can help to stay warm even after you get out of the water? We also touch on some triathlon current events and races, a controversial uniform release, differences in women's...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss a few myths about nutrition that deserve to be busted once and for all, especially for us athletes! Topics include: -Carbs:  good, bad, a cause of weight gain? -Eating less on rest days -"Clean" eating -and more! We also touch on some more recent news and current events in triathlon, including the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss a bunch of random triathlon-related things, including: -The first T100 pro race of the season -A drama-ridden 70.3 race that unfolded down in Mexico -What training looks like before and during a vacation -Agility and power training for triathletes -and more! Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? Topics you'd like us t...

Send us Fan Mail Brand new to triathlon? Thinking about dipping your toes (literally) this year, but don't know where to start? Give this episode a listen for tips on how to get started! We talk about finding local groups to train with, beginner-friendly indoor triathlons, attending or volunteering at local races, and more! Don't worry if you're nervous - once you give it a shot, we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about swimming! We cover how often triathletes should ideally make it to the pool to see progress, a few drills that can be helpful for stroke technique, and what kinds of equipment and fun toys can come in handy. Dina offers her perspective having a swimming background, and Chris shines some light on what it's like to not have quite as much of a feel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have a bit of fun springing a bunch of "this or that" questions on each other - just to chat about personal preferences! Find out what we prefer between... -Cycling up hills or running up hills -Smartwatch or bike computer -Ice baths or foam rolling -Pancakes or waffles -and more! Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? To...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss a bit of recent news in the triathlon world regarding a new race series, and then we dive into a Q&A including: -How to structure hard vs easy workouts throughout your week -How to handle injury and burnout -What to eat before a workout -Why lunges could be giving you cramps ...and more! Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, any...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to start strength training in 2024, either for triathlon or just in life? Feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of the gym, the weights, the 70 million machines, and how on earth to get started with it all? In this episode, we break it down and simplify it a bit, to make it as easy as possible for you all to get into the gym (or the equipment in your house) and start lifting...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss good old New Year's Resolutions. Many of us have made goals in the past, and they haven't worked, or we haven't been able to stick to them. Today, we're sharing some tips on how to approach resolutions or goals in a way that ensures their success, and asking ourselves questions like: -Are they sustainable? -Do I have a specific actio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we answer a question sent to us about how to manage all of the stuff we often need for multiple workouts throughout the day - workout clothes, shower items, snacks, meals, more workout clothes, shoes, more snacks, etc. How can we stay organized without bringing 27 bags all over the place, and how can we make it easier to get out the door and not forget anything? Q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take on a new theme - "overrated" vs "underrated" - and the topic is recovery. What recovery techniques actually work, and what's not worth your time and money? Are greens powders and other supplements effective? Do you really need as much sleep as you've heard? Should you be stretching as much as you can? And more! Check it out an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we answer a few questions we got in: How do you come back to triathlon after a long break (a year or more?) Perimenopause...how do you handle this stage of life, the unknown, the changes? (Check out this resource, the Feisty Media podcast "Hit Play Not Pause":  https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/hit-play-not-pause/) Is it okay to do smaller races b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we go through a couple of questions we got centered around triathlon-related technology: What do we use GPS watches for? Can GPS watches hurt us and not just help us? What do we need to know to get started with indoor cycling? What kinds of virtual training apps are available? Is riding indoors harder than riding outdoors? Check it out and let us know what you thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chris recaps her amazing experience getting to race in the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii! Hear all about her once-in-a-lifetime experience, how the race went, and what it was like to be part of a women's-only race environment. Plus, we discuss the triathlon off-season, what comes next after a big race, and how to best utilize down time to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have our first guest! Dina's parents are out in Colorado for a visit, so she roped her dad, Jim, into hopping on the podcast!  We chat about: -How he got into triathlon -His fairly recent hip replacement and how it's affected his training and racing -Dad and daughter racing together and having some epic sprint-offs to the finish line -and more! Questi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have a Q&A centered around nutrition, where we discuss and answer several nutrition-related questions sent to us by listeners. You'll hear about carb loading; protein; the effects of alcohol, caffeine, and energy drinks on performance; our favorite post-race recovery foods; and more! Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything?...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we use Dina's recent bout with COVID to discuss what to do when life happens - illness, family stuff, whatever comes up and throws a wrench into your training or race plans. How do you modify your plan? Do you keep your main race on the schedule if you have to miss a lot of big training days? Will you lose fitness if you take time off? Check it out! Questions...

Send us Fan Mail Considering doing an Ironman at some point in life? We support you - it's an amazing goal and accomplishment! Today, we answer several common questions about training for an Ironman, such as: -How long does it take to train for one? -Do you need to do a marathon before doing an Ironman? -How often should you be getting to the pool? -Can you still have a life while training fo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced the "post-race blues?"  What are they and how can they affect you? What are you supposed to do when your main race is over and you're no longer training for anything? Listen through this one for our thoughts on how to address training and exercise after your race ends, what to do in the off-season, and what it means to identify as a triathl...

Send us Fan Mail It's race recap week! Hear all about the good, the bad, and the ugly as Dina recounts her race at Ironman 70.3 Boulder and as Chris recounts her race at Ironman 70.3 Blue Ridge. Minor issue with double recording on one of the audio tracks - thanks for bearing with the slightly lower-than-ideal audio quality at times. Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition,...

Send us Fan Mail Because Dina hasn't been able to get her sh*t together, this June 1 podcast is being published in September, so our tips on early season races are now applicable for NEXT season instead of this one. But that's okay, because maybe you're planning your 2024 season and considering an early season race! Give this episode a listen for our thoughts on why one might choose...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our brand new podcast and thanks so much for listening! We're Dina & Chris, and we're both triathlon coaches, nutrition coaches, and personal trainers! In our very first episode, you'll find: -A bit of background info about ourselves -3 triathlon-related proudest accomplishments -3 lessons we've learned while racing triathlons -3 bizarre things w...