In this special episode of Tri2Thrive, Dennis welcomes our guest: Piotr Hydzik, former Polish National Youth Triathlon Team member and founder of Tree Wise, a triathlon club based in Kraków. With over a decade of coaching experience and a deep background in swimming, Piotr shares his journey from athlete to coach, his philosophy on building a sustainable triathlon lifestyle, and why swimming should first and foremost be fun.

We discover the most common mistakes beginners make in the water, why technique matters more than mileage, how to transition from pool to open water, and how triathlon training connects to long-term health and happiness. Piotr shares insights that can make swimming more enjoyable and efficient, regardless of where you are in your triathlon journey. His perspective blends psychology, coaching, and personal experience into practical takeaways you can apply right away.

If you are interested in learning more about TriWise, please visit: https://www.triwise.pl/