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PODCAST

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris

Dina Grimaldi & Chris Kopcha

Welcome to the Simply Triathlon Podcast and thanks so much for listening!We"re Dina & Chris, a couple of age group triathletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts. Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience in triathlon, nutrition, epic races, lessons learned, fun stuff, hard stuff, bizarre stuff, and more!Dina Grimaldi is a triathlon coach, nutrition coach, and personal trainer who followed her dad"s footsteps in picking up triathlon. She quickly found out that it"s not all that cool to be

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47:52

Ironman Lake Placid, From a Volunteering and Coaching...

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/07/24

In this episode, we chat about Ironman Lake Placid. Though neither of us raced this year, Chris was up there volunteering so she discusses her experience, and Dina had an athlete racing her first full Ironman who had a fantastic race. We also talk about the rewards of coaching after seeing our athletes accomplish new things, and a new policy Ironman has implemented regarding athlete pregnancies.*Correction - Dina mentioned her athlete Molly has a daily run streak of around 500 days...it'...

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35:01

Wetsuits 101: Tips for Beginners on Fit and More

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2024/07/17

In this episode, we talk about wetsuits!Possibly the first episode in a series of "how things fit," we discuss, well, how they're supposed to fit. We offer tips for beginners on how to put them on, what to expect when getting in the water, how to know if it's the right size, and more.Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? Topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Please send us a message anytime, and feel free to give us a follow!Podcast Email: simplytriathlo...

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48:46

The Race Where Everything Went Wrong

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/07/12

In this episode, Chris recaps a super sprint triathlon she did recently where almost everything went wrong...give it a listen to hear about all the hilarious mistakes she made!We subsequently discuss how to modify during a race or during training when something (or many, many things) goes wrong, and Dina's managing a recent injury that flared up while on vacation.We also hear Chris's recap of Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley, and a Sailfish wetsuit follow-up review from Dina.Questions f...

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53:32

Alternative Training Schedules, Swimming Strokes...

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2024/06/12

In this episode, we discuss alternate options to setting up a training schedule. Different folks may need different training schedules - does it have to be a 7-day plan? Does every Monday need to look exactly the same? Do long runs and rides need to always be done on the weekends? We answer these questions and talk about non-traditional ways to structure training - and recovery time - for different folks depending on their work schedules or lifestyles.We also talk a little bit about swimming ...

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54:02

Unintentional & Intentional Underfueling in Athletes

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/06/04

In this episode, we discuss the always important topic of underfueling in sport. -What is unintentional underfueling, and how might we be doing it as athletes?-The current Spring Energy Awesomesauce controversy, as one of their gels has been revealed to have far fewer calories than claimed-Dina's current struggles with intentional underfueling, why might we do this as athletes, and how we could take steps to overcome this-Strategies for ensuring we get in all of our nutrition during workoutsQ...

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41:41

A Triathlon Smorgasbord

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/05/28

In this episode, we discuss a bunch of stuff:-Chris's race recap of Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga-A training camp experience in Lake Placid, and the benefits of such training camps-Tips for riding tubeless, courtesy of our friend Hunter-A product review of Sailfish wetsuits-Which is a more beneficial investment: a coach or a power meter?Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? Topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Please send us a message anytime, and feel...

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44:39

Chris's Race Week Prep - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/05/14

In this episode, Chris is getting ready for her 70.3 in Chattanooga over the upcoming weekend!We chat about last-minute packing, race travel, the course, Chris's excitement to finally meet her coach, and more!Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? Topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Please send us a message anytime, and feel free to give us a follow!Podcast Email: simplytriathlonpodcast@gmail.comPodcast Instagram: @simplytriathlonpodcastDina's Instagram...

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51:56

How Do Sponsorships for Professional Triathletes and...

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/05/07

In this episode, we talk about sponsorships for professional triathletes, including:-How do the pros make money?-How do sponsorships work?-What are ambassador programs and who uses them?-Our own experiences as coaches in ambassador programs and if they're worth it-and more!We also answer a listener question: are bike fits worth it?Check it out and let us know what you think?Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anything? Topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast?...

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43:04

How Many Carbs Per Hour Should I Eat During Races?

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/04/30

In this episode, we discuss mid-race fuel, specifically carbs and how much of them athletes actually need.We also touch on having a plan in general, how to modify when things don't go according to plan, and strategies for practicing certain aspects of racing and how to mentally approach it.We also had an audio issue with one of the tracks double recording, so we apologize for the occasional less-than-stellar quality on this one.Questions for us related to triathlon, fitness, nutrition, anythi...

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52:24

Training Schedules, Coach-Athlete Communication, and...

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/04/23

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45:49

When Can We Start Swimming Outdoors?!

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/04/17

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48:10

Nutrition Myths for Athletes - Busted!

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/03/27

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47:12

A Potpourri of Triathlon

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2024/03/20

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47:31

How To Get Started in Triathlon

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2024/03/06

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49:41

All About Swimming: Equipment, Drills, Fun Swim...

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2024/02/21

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55:08

THIS OR THAT: Triathlon Edition

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/02/07

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43:37

News in the Triathlon World, Scheduling Weekly...

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2024/02/02

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50:53

Strength Training 101: How To Get Started in the Gym

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2024/01/10

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34:59

How Do You Set New Year’s Resolutions Or Goals That...

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2023/12/28

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25:30

The Case of the Crazy Bag Lady

Simply Triathlon with Dina & Chris ·

2023/12/21

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