USA TRIATHLON LEVEL 1 CERTIFIED COACH
Helping you reach your goals while finding the balance you need to fit triathlon comfortably into your life
PRECISION NUTRITION LEVEL 1 CERTIFIED COACH
Guiding and supporting you to cultivate a lifestyle of sustainable habits and a healthy relationship with food
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Working with you to achieve your strength, performance, mobility, and/or functional goals
“Dina is an exceptional coach and mentor. I highly recommend her. For 11 months, directly and remotely, she helped me get ready for my first full distance Ironman Triathlon. During this time period, she deftly adapted my workout plan to cater to my ever changing work schedule and routinely held meetings with me which helped me stay within the process.
The Ironman course I completed at Lake Placid, NY is one of the tougher courses in the Ironman race catalogue due to its hilly bike course and the unpredictable weather. Dina developed great race strategies months before the race so I can physically and mentally prepare for the grueling conditions ahead. The weather on race day was very uncooperative with high temperatures during the afternoon and strong headwinds during the bike course. Because of the long-term gameplan she created for me, I was able to adapt to the factors out of my control, finish the bike ahead of time, and complete the marathon leg with time to spare!
I couldn’t have asked for a better coach to guide me to the finish line. Thank you Dina!”
The Ironman course I completed at Lake Placid, NY is one of the tougher courses in the Ironman race catalogue due to its hilly bike course and the unpredictable weather. Dina developed great race strategies months before the race so I can physically and mentally prepare for the grueling conditions ahead. The weather on race day was very uncooperative with high temperatures during the afternoon and strong headwinds during the bike course. Because of the long-term gameplan she created for me, I was able to adapt to the factors out of my control, finish the bike ahead of time, and complete the marathon leg with time to spare!
I couldn’t have asked for a better coach to guide me to the finish line. Thank you Dina!”
Alex H.
Triathlete
"I’m very grateful to Dina for training me to complete my first ever marathon - and to run it at my target time of sub-4:00. In the months we worked together, she carefully crafted a daily plan that included running, strength training, and recovery—and it’s because of her structure and guidance that I was able to find my stride, get into the best shape of my life, and knock out the hardest physical task I’ve ever undertaken. She’s an empathetic and thoughtful coach who ensures her athletes are working for the right reasons, and I couldn’t have asked for a better support system to meet me at the finish line."
Colton C.
Runner
"I started working with Dina in September 2021 with my goal being to complete a full Ironman triathlon in 2022. I had never worked with a trainer before and Dina exceeded my expectations in every way. She is organized, extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and possibly most importantly she is always supportive. Dina always had my workouts planned out even weeks in advance, changing as needed based on my progress. She carefully monitored every aspect of my training from my paces to my nutrition. When I struggled with race anxiety, she was a massive help for that as well providing techniques and resources to help me.
Ultimately with her guidance I was able to finish my first Ironman! If you are training for any event and need a trainer, look no further. Dina is the absolute best!"
Ultimately with her guidance I was able to finish my first Ironman! If you are training for any event and need a trainer, look no further. Dina is the absolute best!"
Sean F.
Triathlete
"I contacted Dina because I was having difficulty recovering from swimming and weight workouts while also trying to build muscle.
Dina analyzed my plant-based diet. She detected a shortfall in my protein intake and made numerous suggestions for snacks and other foods to increase my protein intake.
Within two weeks, I started to feel better and saw a reduction in my waist and improvement in my muscle tone.
Dina also reviewed my weightlifting and core exercise routines. She made several excellent suggestions to vary the workouts and attack the muscle groups with different exercises. She provided very helpful information on technique as well.
I would highly recommend utilizing Dina’s nutritional and exercise coaching skills and expertise. She’s a professional and a pleasure to work with. My results prove it!"
Dina analyzed my plant-based diet. She detected a shortfall in my protein intake and made numerous suggestions for snacks and other foods to increase my protein intake.
Within two weeks, I started to feel better and saw a reduction in my waist and improvement in my muscle tone.
Dina also reviewed my weightlifting and core exercise routines. She made several excellent suggestions to vary the workouts and attack the muscle groups with different exercises. She provided very helpful information on technique as well.
I would highly recommend utilizing Dina’s nutritional and exercise coaching skills and expertise. She’s a professional and a pleasure to work with. My results prove it!"
Spencer M.
Nutrition Client & Swimmer
“'Why don’t I have enough energy for life?' - This thought often popped into my mind as I entered into a new decade, my sixties. It didn’t help this phase of life coincided with the COVID years of isolation and a real reduction in physical activity. After the COVID isolation lifted, I was left with a real reduction in my stamina. Totally depressing.
In parallel, I had been following Dina’s athletic journey and her growing coaching business, and was very impressed with her journey and athleticism. Even though my running days are long behind me, I was interested in having more energy for life events, the daily 5-mile walks I’d become fond of, and evening classes. I wanted more energy to do the things I enjoyed and be able to take on more physical activity.
Dina and I worked together for a few months on changing two things: my daily nutritional intake and my old 'diet' mindset. Both of these old patterns resulted in not enough calories to have the energy to last the day and enjoy all of my life activities. We replaced old thoughts and patterns with a new mantra - 'food for life' - and worked on daily food plans to increase my caloric intake and add more protein to sustain my energy into the evenings.
Dina had great nutritional ideas and patterns that I’ve put into place and still use today. Dina was such a joy to work with and easily worked around my gluten free, dairy free preferences, and deeply rooted bad habits.
Thanks to Dina, if I ever find I’m low in energy for the evenings, I ask myself, 'Have I eaten enough for life today?'
Dina, thanks for redirecting my mindset into a healthier mindset and healthier lifestyle! I couldn’t have done it without you!
In parallel, I had been following Dina’s athletic journey and her growing coaching business, and was very impressed with her journey and athleticism. Even though my running days are long behind me, I was interested in having more energy for life events, the daily 5-mile walks I’d become fond of, and evening classes. I wanted more energy to do the things I enjoyed and be able to take on more physical activity.
Dina and I worked together for a few months on changing two things: my daily nutritional intake and my old 'diet' mindset. Both of these old patterns resulted in not enough calories to have the energy to last the day and enjoy all of my life activities. We replaced old thoughts and patterns with a new mantra - 'food for life' - and worked on daily food plans to increase my caloric intake and add more protein to sustain my energy into the evenings.
Dina had great nutritional ideas and patterns that I’ve put into place and still use today. Dina was such a joy to work with and easily worked around my gluten free, dairy free preferences, and deeply rooted bad habits.
Thanks to Dina, if I ever find I’m low in energy for the evenings, I ask myself, 'Have I eaten enough for life today?'
Dina, thanks for redirecting my mindset into a healthier mindset and healthier lifestyle! I couldn’t have done it without you!
Joanna K.
Nutrition Client
"I can’t recommend Dina enough. She has been coaching me for almost a year now and I have no plans on leaving. She helped me reach my goal of completing my first Half Ironman and during the process I podiumed at a local Olympic distance triathlon. Not only did she have a training schedule that fit my lifestyle and goals, but she made sure to have me practice my race nutrition months before my race so I could dial in what worked best for me. Dina thinks about every detail that goes into training and racing - including, but not limited to, best times to use the bathroom whether it's a portapotty on course or while you are still in your wetsuit. 🙂
After my race even my husband asked me to thank Dina on his behalf. He watched me get stronger, faster, and more confident thanks to her. If you are looking for a coach - you just found one!
Thanks for everything Dina! I am so excited to continue working with you so I can hit my next set of goals."
After my race even my husband asked me to thank Dina on his behalf. He watched me get stronger, faster, and more confident thanks to her. If you are looking for a coach - you just found one!
Thanks for everything Dina! I am so excited to continue working with you so I can hit my next set of goals."
Molly H.
Triathlete
"With Dina’s help, I’ve learned how to track food consumption without feeling guilt; I’ve overcome my fear of the scale, and I’ve learned how to forgive myself when the scale doesn’t match my expectations. Since I started working on my goals with Dina, I’ve lost 7lbs, and I’ve run more than I ever thought I’d run in my entire life. I’ve also learned that carbs are not my enemy (god, I love bread), and everything is okay in moderation.
When I saw the finish line today, I cried, because I was about to do something I literally thought would never be possible. I have a ways to go, but I would never have made it this far without the love, support, and genuine expertise of my coach. Dina, you are amazing— thank you for getting me here today. I don’t know where I’d be without you. If you’re in the market for a running/triathlon/nutrition coach, she’s your gal."
When I saw the finish line today, I cried, because I was about to do something I literally thought would never be possible. I have a ways to go, but I would never have made it this far without the love, support, and genuine expertise of my coach. Dina, you are amazing— thank you for getting me here today. I don’t know where I’d be without you. If you’re in the market for a running/triathlon/nutrition coach, she’s your gal."
Alexa B.
Nutrition Client & Runner