We’re Chris (Christopher Beye) and Dennis (Dennis Czekalla) — the founders of Tri2Thrive, a podcast, community, and sports team built by two passionate triathletes and everyday athletes on a mission to inspire, motivate, and help you thrive through sport and life.
On this channel, you’ll find:
✅ Honest conversations about triathlon training, gear, mindset, and lifestyle
✅ Race reviews, training tips, and personal experiences
✅ Inspiration to start your own journey — no matter your level
✅ A growing community that supports thriving over competing
It’s not about being the best — it’s about becoming your best.
Join us on the journey to thrive — one swim, one ride, and one run at a time.
🔔 Subscribe and become part of the Tri2Thrive community, podcast, and team!
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We’re Chris (Christopher Beye) and Dennis (Dennis Czekalla) — the founders of Tri2Thrive, a podcast, community, and sports team built by two passionate triathletes and everyday athletes on a mission to inspire, motivate, and help you thrive through sport and life.
On this channel, you’ll find:
✅ Honest conversations about triathlon training, gear, mindset, and lifestyle
✅ Race reviews, training tips, and personal experiences
✅ Inspiration to start your own journey — no matter your level
✅ A growing community that supports thriving over competing
It’s not about being the best — it’s about becoming your best.
Join us on the journey to thrive — one swim, one ride, and one run at a time.
🔔 Subscribe and become part of the Tri2Thrive community, podcast, and team!
🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃 In this episode of Tri2Thrive, Chris and Dennis share their full race-day experience from the Ironman 70.3 Kraków — a home race filled with epic highs, frustrating lows, and plenty of lessons learned. From the scenic swim in Zakrzówek Lake to a hilly bike course and a crowd-charged run through the city center, they break down every stage with honesty, humor, and insider detail.
Together, Chris and Dennis unpack key topics including:
The unbeatable race-day atmosphere: live music tents, a Polish freestyle rapper, and endless crowd support
Swim challenges in tight starting conditions and how they navigated the chaos
The bike leg’s hills, drafting penalties, and the confusion over race-day road rules
Aid station frustrations: closed bottles, tricky gels, and missing litter zone signs
The run course energy — and how stomach pain (Chris) and muscle cramps (Dennis) almost derailed their races
Lessons learned on nutrition, gear placement, and drafting awareness
Constructive feedback for organizers to make a great race even better next year
Whether you’re planning to race Ironman 70.3 Kraków, curious about what it’s like to take on your first half Ironman, or just love a good race story, this episode delivers a mix of practical takeaways and heartfelt moments.
Tri2Thrive
We’re Chris (Christopher Beye) and Dennis (Dennis Czekalla) — the founders of Tri2Thrive, a podcast, community, and sports team built by two passionate triathletes and everyday athletes on a mission to inspire, motivate, and help you thrive through sport and life.
On this channel, you’ll find:
✅ Honest conversations about triathlon training, gear, mindset, and lifestyle
✅ Race reviews, training tips, and personal experiences
✅ Inspiration to start your own journey — no matter your level
✅ A growing community that supports thriving over competing
It’s not about being the best — it’s about becoming your best.
Join us on the journey to thrive — one swim, one ride, and one run at a time.
🔔 Subscribe and become part of the Tri2Thrive community, podcast, and team!
