TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast
Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 is hosted by Coach Gerry Rodrigues, a renowned swim expert, and USAT Certified Coach and professional triathlete Jim Lubinski. The podcast aims to help triathletes improve their swim preparation and performance. Episodes cover essential topics and techniques needed to become better and safer swimmers in triathlon. Drawing on Gerry's years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing, training, and coaching experience, they address a wide range of swimming-related subjects relevant to triathletes.
Episodes
Episode #147: Swim FASTER with Dr. Jan Prins
In this episode, we explore advanced swimming biomechanics, training under adverse conditions, and the latest in swim science with Jan Prins, a renowned swim scientist. Discover how precise video analysis and biomechanical insights can transform swim performance. Keywordsswimming biomechanics, swim science, video analysis, training, Jan Prins, swim technique, swim training, biomechanics boo
Episode #146: Mastering the Art of Race Day — From Surf to Starting Blocks!
Ever wondered how to tackle massive surf or nail the perfect race start? Coach Gerry shares decades of tips—from managing ocean chaos to dialing in that crucial race takeout effort. Plus, a deep dive into swim strategies, athlete breakthroughs, and those sneaky electrolytes making all the difference!In this episode: Why surfing the Wedge is like coaching the lifeguard's nightmare The con
Episode #145: Open Water Skills and Triathlon Triumphs
In this episode, Jim Lubinski and Coach Gerry Rodrigues discuss triathlon training, race strategies, safety in open water swimming, and the importance of consistency and simplicity in training. They analyze recent race performances, training sets, and safety measures, providing valuable insights for athletes aiming to improve and race safely. triathlon, open water swimming, race strategy, traini
Episode #144: Unlock Your Triathlon Potential. Secrets to Success
Jim Lubinski and Gerry Rodrigues discuss race strategies, training techniques, and the evolving landscape of triathlon and college sports, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills, adaptability, and scientific training methods. key topics Race strategy evolution with new draft zone rules Importance of foundational swimming mechanics and tautness Training tools and techniques for op
Episode # 143: What Should Elite Athletes and Amateurs BOTH Focus ON?
In this episode, Jim Lubinski and Coach Gerry Rodrigues discuss heat training, technique in swimming, the importance of proper training structure, and insights from Olympic sports to improve triathlon performance. They also explore decision-making in injury management and the value of technical focus in training. Key Topics Heat training and sauna use for endurance athletes Technical swimming s
Episode #142: Foundation is the KEY to Success!
Gerry and Jim talk about the foundation phase of training and how crucial it is to your season long success. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_m
Episode #141: What's Possible
Jim and Gerry go into detail on what MUST happen in order to become a better athlete/swimmer. If you would like to join the TOWER 26 Cords and Core Session at 5:45am Pacific Time THIS Monday(12/15) use this link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84644309264?pwd=oLPX2PEJaCOnJxgdJTuQ7ELX5bWwoJ.1 Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO
Episode #140: TAP Into Better Swimming
Jim and Gerry revisit the TAP phases of training. Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to join the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Program. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW
Episode #139: The Tortoise or the Hare
Gerry and Jim talk about the TriDot/Swim Smooth controversy, early retirement, improverments in nutrition, and swim stroke analysis. ENJOY! Jim's Nice Race Recap Elite Minds FastCat Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://w
Episode #138: The Three P's (And Maybe a Fourth)
Gerry and Jim chat bout the Nice World Champs, the upcoming Kona World Champs, Mindfulness, and what it takes to truly succeed come race day. Jim's Nice Race Recap Elite Minds FastCat Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, http
Episode #137: Do Your Homework!
Gerry and Jim cover a plethora of topics including: knowing your race course, Santa Barbara Triathlon take-aways, Ironman/TriDot Feud, New Ironman Qualifying, Listerner Emails, and MORE! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, http
Episode #136: Race Day Swim Prep, Nuts and Bolts
Gerry and Jim go into detail as how to approach the start of a race. What to look out for and how to plan for the given conditions in order to optimize performance. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydr
Episode #135: Race Tactics Revealed
Gerry and Jim talk about how to apply all of that pool work to race day. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&u
Episode #134: Sight for SUCCESS!
Gerry and Jim talk race phase training and how to apply that feel to racing. Sighting, a crucial element to open water success is covered in detail. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en
Episode #133: Open Water Skills Put to USE!
Gerry and Jim talk the current phase of training, Open Water Skill Building and how to implement it into your training. Also covered, various endurance sport topics including the Enhanced Games, Kona Qualification, Swim Strength Training. Enjoy! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For
Episode #132: BIG Open Water Mistakes
Gerry and Jim chat over some hot topics in endurance sport right now including the move to bring the Ironman World Championships back to Kona, World Championship Swim Performances, Pro Atheltes doing the right work, and USA Swimming's failures in producing Olympic medals and how the coaching at the top level has to take a different approach. Read more on this subject here. https://dailynewsofope
Episode #131: Sharpen Up!
Jim and Gerry talk about transitioning from the Foundation Phase into the Sharpening Phase of training. This, along with a plethora of other topics, makes for and informative, educational, entertaining episode. Enjoy! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to y
Episode #130: Want A 10 Minute Head Start???
Jim and Gerry dive into ways to save time on course. Bring a notebook you WILL be faster after this episode. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_m
Episode #129: Is Posture the Secret Sauce
Jim and Gerry talk technique in swimminng and running and how a key component to BOTH can lead to drastic gains. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_
Episode #128: You MUST Race!
Jim and Gerry welcome Legendary Triathlete and Founder of CAF Bob Babbitt and Zuma Beach Triathlon Race Director Michael Epstein to the show. A walk down the triathlon memory lane with talk of the roots of triathlon. After Bob and Michael log off, Jim and Gerry get into a swim video analysis. To register for the Zuma Beach Triathlon click here: https://zumabeachtriathlon.org/?gad_source=1&gbraid=
Episode #127: Weak Swimmers Can Still Swim FAST, DO THIS!
Jim and Gerry discuss ways an athlete can optimize performance to get the most out of the effort. The two touch on Peter Attia's podcast as well as the Zuma Beach Triathlon. A ton of great info. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this
Episode #126: Pros Do this, You SHOULDN'T!
Jim and Gerry talk about the foundation phase of trianing and how to apply it at this time of the year. The two also talk about the Coeur Sports Charity Ride for TOWER 26 Athletes happening this Saturday at 6am Pacific Time Sign up to Ride Here. Watch the Youtube video of this podcast here Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nu
Episode #125: You're PULLING All Wrong
Donate to the TOWER 26 Athletes who lost so much here Gerry and Jim sit down to chat about how TOWER 26 Athletes have been impacted by the recent fires in Southern California. Adding to the content of the show the two then dive into propulsion and how to properly execute the propulsive phase of the swim stroke. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go
Episode #124: Alignment, Improve Your Breathing Mechanics
Gerry and Jim dive deeper into how to keep everything in a nice tight channel when you breathe. Be sure to check out the youtube video here for the examples used in the episode. For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cyclin
Episode #123: Alignment in Swimming and Swim Video Scoring
Gerry and Jim talk about the importance of alignment in swimming while breaking down listeners swim videos. Submit your swim video to gerry@tower26.com. For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swi
Episode #122: Tautness Talk with LIVE Q and A
Gerry and Jim cover a ton of great educaional info on this episode incuding tautness, Kona, FORM Goggles, wetsuits, technical phase workout specifics, etc. Enjoy! You can also view this episode on YouTube here. For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Trainin
Episode #121: Technical Phase Ramp Up, Kona Talk, and Much More
Gerry and Jim cover a good amout of endurance sport related topics on this, not to be missed, episode. For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask
Episode #120: When to Call it a Season and What's Next???
Gerry and Jim discuss the season long progression and when that progression should blend into the next phase of training. Also discussed is masters swimming versus triathlon swimming, Cam Wurf and Kona, and MUCH MORE! Enjoy! For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Tr
Episode #119: Pacing, Pacing, Pacing
Gerry and Jim go deep into why pacing is important and why Strava is NOT important. So many good take-a-ways throughout this episode. For the workout of the episode go here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis em
Episode #118: Take Aways From the Paris Olympic Games
Gerry and Jim dive into several events that took place duning the Paris Olympics covering learnings and tying those learnings to how our listeners can perform better by watching the best compete. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For
Episode #117: Mark Goddard of Team Zoot, How to Achieve Open Water Swim Success
On this special episode, Gerry and Jim sit in with Mark Goddard, Head of Sales and Marketing for Zoot, on the Team Zoot Weekly Call to discuss the Worldwide success of Team Zoot. The three go on to discuss open water triathlon swimming and how to gain the most benefit from your training. An extremely informative discussion. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com
Episode #116: Practice the Way You Play
Gerry and Jim talk about intergrating race feel/tacticts/tools into your pool sessions and how to do this. Plenty examples are given of actual TOWER 26 Workouts. Enjoy! Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email:
Episode #115: Open Water Skills and How to Implement Them into Your Training and Racing
Gerry and Jim go over the crucial skills that MUST be practiced prior to race day in order for you to be performance prepared for your swim. They talk about how to implement these skills into your practice so you can pull them out on race day without missing a beat. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to ww
Episode #114: Dr. Stacy Sims Interviewed by TOWER 26 Coaches Danielle, Cindy, and Susy
Tower 26 Triathlon Coaches Cindy, Susy, and Danielle takeover this episode of the podcast to interview Dr. Stacy Sims and discuss a variety of topics focused on female endurance athlete performance. They chat about the importance of open conversations, listening to your body, nutritional considerations especially for female athletes, and much more! Get ready to learn together with the guest host
Episode #113: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Gerry and Jim touch on a few hot topics including race protocol pertaining to the swim, social media. race directors, volunteers, and other hot topics circulating througout the endurance sport community. Always informative. Enjoy! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the
Episode #112: Scott Dickens of FORM Goggles with some BIG NEWS!!
Jim and Gerry welcome back Scott Dickens of FORM Goggles to the show. Scott shares some new, triathlete friendly, updates FORM has made to the goggles. An informative and educatrional epsiode. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or
Episode #111: Andy Blow of Precision Hydration and Open Water Marathon Swimmer Andy Donaldson
Gerry and Jim welcome Andy Blow CEO of Precision Hydration to the show along with 3x World Record Holding Open Water Swimmer Andy Donaldson. So many topics covered from endurance sport nutrition to open water swim training. Go to www.precisionhydration.com to find products. Use this link for the TOWER 26 Podcast discount applied at checkout. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to co
Episode #110: Potpourri of Endurance Sport Topics
Gerry and Jim cover planning a season, ACC DQs, the NEW Ironman CEO, Zuma Tri versus Super Tri, Race Ranger, and MORE! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: cont
Episode #109: Exercise Physiologist Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas
Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas joins the crew. He is an exercise physiologist who currently serves as the High Performance Director for USA Pentathlon and as the Senior Physiologist for Global Sport Technology and previously worked with USA Swimming as their Head of Sports Science and Physiology for over a decade. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to t
Episode #108: Lionel Sanders on His Ups and Downs in Training/Racing
Lionel Sanders is back on the show to talk about rejoining TOWER 26 and his journey in retooling his training methods. A VERY informative and entertaining epsiode. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training
Episode #107: HOT TOPIC Endurance Sport Potpourri
Jim and Gerry dive into a potpourri of topic including racing DQs, accountability, marathon world records, Diana Niad, race pacing, Lionel, etc. A ton of great info. Enjoy! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26
Episode #106: How to Avoid the MidSeason Burn Out
Gerry and Jim discuss an all too common issue endurance atheltes have this time of year...the mid season burn out. They cover some way to avoid this issue. In addition, the two introduce the show's newest seegment, Gerry's Hot Take. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to
Episode #105: Run Coaching Guru Bobby McGee
Jim, Gerry, and Emily welcome Endurance Sport Coach and Triathlon Running Guru Bobby McGee to the show. Bobby shares some amazing tips anyone from a beginning runner to a professional triathlete can learn from. An extremely informative episode. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to su
Episode #104: Open Eater Swim Guru Steve Munatones and the Art of Kaatsu
Open water swim Legend Steve Munatones joins the crew to talk open water swimmng and the performance/recovery enhancements provided by Kaatsu. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Tria
Episode #103: Do You Want to be a Better Triathlon Swimmer and Cyclist?
Coaches Jim, Gerry, and Andrew talk about the ingridients you need to dial into in order to become a better triathlon swimmer and cyclist. A content rich episode not to be missed! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.
Episode #102: Technology That Will Help You Get the MOST out of your Swim Training
Gerry, Jim, and Coach Jack discuss 4 swim devices that give the swimmer feedback used to imporve technique, efficiency, power, etc. Some great in-depth information all swimmers should be aware of in order to optimize their swim training. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe
Episode #101: Wearable Devices, The State of Coaching in Triathlon, and Positive Drug Tests
Jim, Gerry, Emily, and Andrew discuss topics ranging from wearable swim devices, the state of coaching in triathlon, and the resent news of a triathlete positive EPO test. A great discussion about some relevant multisport topics. ENJOY! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe t
Episode #100: Swim Progression From Sharpening Up to Open Water Mastery
Coach Gerry is in the hot seat answering questions about the TOWER 26 season long progression in which he hones in on the current phases of training, the Sharpening Phase and the Open Water Skill Building Phase. The Workout of the Episode is given swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Pl
Episode #99: Former Pro Cyclist/TOWER 26 Cycling Coach Andrew Talansky
Former Pro Cyclist and TOWER 26 Cycling Coach Andrew Talansky is in the hot seat for this episode where he goes in depth into his cycling career, what he learned along the way, and how he is appling those learnings to his coaching. The CYCLING Workout of the Episode is given by Andrew. Go to https://training.tower26.com/online-bike to join the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program Go to coaching.tower
Episode #98: Triathlete, Author, Screen Writer, and Producer Lesley Paterson
Fresh off of the Oscars, World Champion Triathlete Lesley Paterson joins the crew to chat about her upbringing, her experience in sport, the hurdles she has had to overcome through the years, and what it took to get the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" despite years of setbacks and rejection. An interview with so much to learn from. The Workout of the Episode is given swim video analysis i
Episode #97: Harnessing More Critical Power Into Your Swim Stroke
Jim and Gerry welcome Jack Fabian back to the show to discuss how to get more critical power out of your swim stroke and the importance this plays in strong, efficient, smooth swimming. Andrew Talansky sits in as well to tackle the NEW "Ask Andrew" segment. The Workout of the Episode is given swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com
Episode #96: Liz and Nancy Jorgensen, Authors of Gwen Jorgensen: America's 1st Gold Medal Triathlete
Liz and Nancy Jorgensen sit in to discuss their book, Gwen Jorgensen: America's 1st Gold Medal Triathlete. The two give some insight into what made Gwen the Champion she is. Andrew Talansky, Former Pro Cyclist, also joins the team to bring the NEWEST segment, Ask Andrew, to the show. The Workout of the Episode is given and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to sub
Episode #95: Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom
Jim, Gerry, and Emily welcome Paula and Eric to the show. This power couple of triathlon go over topics including their start in the sport, balancing training and life, their podcast/Youtube channel That Triathlon Life, and successes and failures they have had in the sport of triathlon. After that, the Workout of the Episode is given and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower
Episode #94: Don't Call It a Catch!
Emily, Gerry, Jim and Coach Jack dissect a swim video analysis focusing on the swimmers set up, the things that can go wrong, and how to make them right. To view this episode on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/UH0mYduoW_o Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analy
Episode #93: Open Water Skills and How to Train and Adapt to Those Skills
Emily, Gerry, and Jim chat about the skills needed for open water success and how you can pratice those skills in your training. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go t
Episode #92: Pre Race Nerves??? What Nerves!
Emily, Gerry, and Jim discuss the race morning lead into racing, how to plan race morning out and excute, and how to quiet down the nerves before they can pipe up. A ton of great info everyone can learn from. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: co
Episode #91: The SECRET WEAPON to Triathlon Swimming...REVEALED
Emily, Gerry, and Jim chat about the benefits of using StretchCordz and the masive gains that can come to your swim with consistent, mindful use of the cords. Get your stretch cords at www.theswimmall.com Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: conta
Episode #90: The Norwegian Experiment and Ironman World Championship Debrief with Emma Kate Lidbury
Triathlete Magazine Managing Editor Emma Kate Lidbury joins the crew to talk about her take-aways from the Ironman World Championship in St. George as well as her experience/results thus far with her Norwegian Style of training. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Vi
Episode #89: Ace Your Ironman Execution
Coach Emily is back with the Dynamic Duo to talk about the Ironman World Championship St. George Race Course and how an athelte's approach to Ironman/triathlon racing can make or break their day. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower2
Episode #88: How New Swim Data Can Lead to Better Triathlon Swimming
Dr. Jack Fabian joins Gerry and Jim to talk about the data TritonWear(https://shop.tritonwear.com) gives the swimmer and how that data can lead to better triathlon swimming. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the
Episode #87: Foundation Phase Training Focus Points
Gerry, Jim, and Emily sit down for the 1st episode in 2022 to discuss the foundation phase of training, the components that go into a successful swim set, and how strength training can benefit a triathlete at this time in the season. Purchase Triathlon Swimming: Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan G
Episode #86- Effortless Swimming's Brenton Ford
Head Coach of Effortless Swimming, Brenton Ford, joins the crew to talk about his take on open water/triathlon swimming and what athletes can do to get the most out of their swim performance. Follow EffortlessSwimming.com on YouTube here. To see examples of the drills Brenton talks about on this episode watch here: Doggy Scoop Drill YMCA Drill Purchase Triathlon Swimming: Master Open Water Swimmi
Episode #85: Are All Swimskins Equal?
Emily gives the in depth review of her swimskin trials with pros and cons for the major brands of swimskins and why you should get used to using one. Jim, Gerry, and Emily also cover the beginning of the technical phase of training which starts with tautness. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlo
Episode #84: Japanese National Triathlon Coach PK Joins the Crew to Discuss Coaching Philosophies
Jim, Gerry, and Emily chat with Coach Patrick Kelly about how he trains some of the most talented triathletes in the World and how we can apply those lessons to our training. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the
Episode #83: Season Restructure = SUCCESS!!!
Jim, Gerry, and Emily chat about how the season has been restructured because of the pandemic and how this restructuring has led to some STRONG late season racing. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Tr
Episode #82: Tokyo Olympic Triathlon Recap with Emily Cocks
Gerry and Jim welcome pro triathlete, coach, and Division 1 swimmer Emily Cocks to the show to break down the Men's and Women's Tokyo Olympic Triathlon results and debrief how the races unfolded. A lot of good nuggets learned from the racing. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to
Episode #81: Data in the Swim- Form Goggles CEO Dan Eisenhardt
Jim and Gerry welcome Form Swim CEO and Founder Dan Eisenhardt to the show. Dan discusses the technology in the Form Goggles and how it helps the swimmer in training and racing. A very informative episode. You can check out Form Goggles here Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the T
Episode #80: STAY HEALTHY!
Gerry and Jim sit down with Sports Medicine Doctor Heather Gillespie to talk about common injury rehab protocol amongst endurance sport athletes as well as preventive measures athletes can take to stay healthy. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan
Episode #79: How to Build and Decipher a Swim/Bike/Run Workout
Coach Gerry and Jim break down swim, bike, and run workouts. How to read the workouts, the components that make up each, and how to properly execute the sessions. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER
Episode #78: The NEW Approach to the Season Long Progression
Jim and Gerry are back at it to discuss the new approach to the season TOWER 26 athletes will see due to the current delayed race season. This is a LIVE recorded session infront of a virtual studio audience. Not to be missed! Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim S
Episode #77: Revisiting Tautness in Your Swim/Bike/Run
Jim and Gerry are back on the air chatting about the foundation of triathlon training, Tautness. After going over the review of the swim video analysis with Coach Megan, the Coaches get into the 1st Pillar of the technical side of your training, Tautness. As discussed on the show, the up-coming LIVE, COACHED Zwift/Zoom Ride on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26th, will be OPEN and FREE to all ride
Episode #76: FINALLY Introducing the TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis
Christophe Balestra and Coach Megan Melgaard join Jim and Gerry to dive into the NEW TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis Coaching option now available. Using Christophe's Motionysis program TOWER 26 Coaches can now break down your swim stroke no matter where you are located in the World. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go t
Episode #75: Coach Gerry and Emma-Kate Lidbury Discuss Their NEW Book, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method
Jim interviews Coach Gerry and Author and Retired Pro Triathlete Emma-Kate Lidbury about co-authoring the NEW book being released this summer, "Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method". The three go into why the TOWER 26 Method is THE method swimmers and triathletes must adhere to in order to get the most out of their open water swim. They give all of the details
Episode #74: INTRODUCING the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program
Gerry and Jim bring you another quarantine edition of the #1 podcast in triathlon. They introduce the audience to the NEW TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program. Listen in, then go to www.training.tower26.com to sign up and receive 30 days of FREE training while there. Stay in the know on all Tower 26 rides and runs by signing up for the TOWER 26 email list by clicking here and scrolling down to th
Episode #73: Navigating Corona Virus with TOWER 26 and Craig Taylor From Zwift
Gerry and Jim sit down with, Director of Growth Marketing for Running and Triathlon for Zwift and Elite Amateur Athlete Craig Taylor to speak about the ins and outs of Zwift. After the conversation with Craig, Jim and Gerry go over how TOWER 26 is navigating the Corona Quarantine and how TOWER 26 is trying to build routine into athletes lives in this challenging period of time. Find Zwift HOW TO
Episode #72: Coach Jim Vance Discusses Athlete Success and Running With Power
Coach and Author Jim Vance sits in with Jim and Gerry to discuss his history in coaching, running with power, and how he helps his athletes achieve success. They go on to cover the NEW TOWER 26 Group Zwift Ride which will take place every Thursday at 5:15PST. To sign up for the workout go to https://www.zwift.com/events/view/348100 Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subs
Episode #71: How Your Swim Benefits YOUR Bike and Run
Gerry and Jim chat about how and why the swim improves your bike and your run so much. They cover several factors that attribute to this. Then the Dynamic Duo covers the NEW TOWER 26 Group Zwift Ride which will take place every Thursday at 5:15PST. To sign up for the workout go to https://zwift.com/events/tag/tower26 Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the
Episode #70: This Methodology Maximizes Your Swim Foundation
Jim and Gerry open up the 2020 podcast season with an episode in which they speak about how to set up your swim training year for success. They go over the importance in having structure to your overall season. Also covered are a plethora of little tid bits to catch the audience up on the happenings in the Jim, Gerry, and TOWER 26 world. Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and
Episode #69: You're Doing it All WRONG!
Gerry and Jim cover a plethora of topics in this episode including a recap of the World Championships in Kona and how the TOWER 26 athletes faired, the NEW TOWER 26 Triathlon Coaching Program, and what athletes are doing wrong in terms of overall season planning. Go to www.tower26.com/triathon for more information on TOWER 26 Triathlon Coaching Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout
Episode #68: Ironman Italy Champion Cameron Wurf
Cam Wurf fins Jim and Gerry once again to discuss his performance at Ironman Italy, his astounding gains he's made in running, and his plans for the Ironman World Championships in Kona on October 12th. View this episode on Facebook Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or
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