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!
🎙️ Episode 3 – Strength Training for Triathletes: Yay or Nay?
In our third episode of Tri2Thrive, we dive into one of the most underestimated aspects of triathlon training — strength training. Whether you’re just starting your triathlon journey or looking to stay injury-free and powerful long-term, this episode will give you the why and how.
🏋️♂️ What’s Inside:
Why strength training is essential for triathletes — not just for performance, but for long-term health and injury prevention
Chris' honest take on struggling to make time for core work, and Dennis' practical routine that fits alongside high-volume triathlon training
How to train functionally vs. isolated muscle groups, and why it matters
Easy ways to build a routine — even at home — and tips on getting started without a gym
The role of physiotherapy, balance, and longevity in training
A powerful visual comparison of aging athletes and how training can literally reshape your body over time
PLUS: Dennis reflects on his recent Ironman 70.3 in Venice — what went right, what surprised him, and why consistency is the ultimate superpower.
💡 Bonus insight: We discuss this article from Runner’s World on how consistent training helps preserve motor units as we age:👉 Running Preserves Motor Units
This episode is about more than lifting weights — it's about thriving for life, not just race day.
🔁 As always, we’d love to hear your feedback! Leave a comment, follow us on social, and let us know: How do you include strength training in your routine?
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!
