Triathlon Coaching with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast
Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 was created by Triathlon's go-to swim expert Coach, Gerry Rodrigues, and USAT Certified Coach/Professional Triathlete, Jim Lubinski. These podcasts will help triathletes get the most return out of their swim preparation by covering all the essential topics and ingredients that are necessary to make triathletes better and safer swimmers. Through Gerry's countless years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing/training/coaching experience, the two will take on all topics relevant to triathlon swimming.
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:
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 to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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:
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 to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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:
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 to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 riders. Access Zwift and Zoom here:
Zwift 5:45am Pacific Time Nov 26th
Zoom 5:45am Pacific Time Nov 26th
Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at:
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 to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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:
Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program
To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 on what topics the book will cover for the athletes reading.
Preorder, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at:
Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program
To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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.
Go to www.training.tower26.com for 30 days of FREE triathlon training.
To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 VIDEOS FOR THE BIKE HERE
Find Zwift HOW TO VIDEOS FOR THE RUN HERE
US Masters Swimming Statement on Corona Virus
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To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program.
To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 Tower 26 Affiliate Program.
To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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 to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program.
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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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.
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To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim discuss different race strategies and tactics any swimmer can use to better the race day effort, experience, and result.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim address several factors that lead to race day anxiety and how to overcome those factors through practice and preparation.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim get back to their roots with an audio only podcast. They talk about the 2 MUST DO open water skill drills every triathlete needs to do in order to be best prepared for race day.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim use video analysis to break down two elite swim strokes. One geared toward open water swimming, Lucy, and one geared towards pool swimming, Reece. What allows Lucy to be the fastest swimmer in triathlon? Find out on this episode.
Listeners can view the episode and the video analysis at
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlUI1X6Ab6o
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Being that the race season is right around the corner, Jim and Gerry discuss wetsuits and the factors the triathlete should take into consideration when purchasing a wetsuit.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Jim and Gerry bring Super Cyclist Cam Wurf into the studio to talk about his career in sport and how he came about making the huge gains in the swim that he has made.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim discuss percentage of effort in swimming and how to best find and utilize those percentages in your swim training.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim discuss their trip to Kona and the Tower 26 athlete results, in addition to the trending times of Ironman swims overall as seen on www.obstri.com. After Kona is discussed, they dive into a discussion about the transitioning into the Technical Phase of training.
The World Open Water Swimming Association conference takes place November 10th, to attend it go to www.SanFranSwimCo.com
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim sit down in front of a LIVE audience at Lava Java Coffeehouse in Kona, HI, the location of the Ironman World Championships this Saturday(10/13). They give some great nuggets of information that you help you execute warm up, race course specifics, race tactics, oceans conditions, etc. You WILL be race ready after listening to this podcast. A great episode for anyone who wants to have success on race day.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim sit down to talk about the new Tower 26 website, their 2018 Kona schedule, and the athlete's thinking that they MUST start training at a specific phase of training instead of just starting training.
NOTE: The Kona podcast next week will be posted as SOON as the podcast is recorded so athletes who cannot attend the LIVE show will be able to access the information as soon as possible.
To view the YouTube Video of this episode click here
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Gerry and Jim talk about their up coming trip to Kona, the live show they will record race week, and the NEW Tower 26 Kona apparel NOW AVAILABLE. Buy it here!
Then the two go on to speak about how necessary swim lessons and swim consultations are for triathletes and what a swim lesson/consultation should entail.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com.
Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski
Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.
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Jim and Gerry discuss 2 open water workouts every triathlete MUST DO in order to be best prepared for race day.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim welcome world renown Chef and Television Personality Gordon Ramsey to the studio to discuss his history as an athlete, his take on how to approach daily nutrition, and information regarding his foundation the Great Ormond Street Hospital
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Coach Paul Newsome of www.swimsmooth.com joins Gerry and Jim in studio to discuss Paul's career as an athlete, the rise of Swim Smooth in the triathlon world, and Paul's philosophy on how to approach different types of swimmers
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Triathlon Taren of Youtube/Podcast fame sits in to discuss his rise as a triathlon personality. He fills us in on how he has gained fast success in the triathlon market though his informative and entertaining videos, and his world renown podcast.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim sit down to record their first ever video podcast along with the audio podcast. The two go into the Open Water Skill building phase, 1000/100tt results from the Tower 26 Athletes, and the Good/Bad training sessions.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim welcome 9 time Gold Medal Swimmer Mark Spitz to the Tower 26 Studios. Mark dives into his experience in the 1972 Olympics and how he overcame some mental hurdles to accomplish the feat of earning 7 gold medals in that Olympics alone.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Jim and Gerry welcome back strength coach Erin Carson to the show to speak this time about swim specific strength work. She offers here free app to our listeners found at www.ecfitboulder.com. After the chat with Erin, Gerry and Jim go into the results of Oceanside 70.3 swim and the successes of the Tower 26 swimmers.
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Jim and Gerry welcome strength coach Erin Carson to the show to speak about swim specific mobility and strength work. She offers here free app to our listeners found at www.ecfitboulder.com. After the chat with Erin, Gerry and Jim go into the details of the NEW Oceanside 70.3 swim course and how to best attack it on race day.
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Gerry and Jim welcome Pro Cyclist turned triathlete Andrew Talansky and his Coach Jesse Moore to the studio to discuss Andrew's change to triathlon and how the training of a Pro Cyclist differs from that of a Triathlete and how the swim fits into the overall plan.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim cover the KEY aspects "slow" swimmers must practice in order to improve. Aspects swimmers of every level can use to improve.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim go over swim adaptation and the time it takes to ingrain aspects of your swim into your workouts.
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Gerry and Jim speak to a new Project 2018 athlete and how the season will progress from this point on.
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Gerry and Jim break down a very dense swim session which contains components of each aspect of the stroke: Taughtness, Alignment, and Propulsion
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Jim and Gerry review the gains of the 2017 Tower 26 Project Athletes and go over their keys to achieving success in 2017
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Gerry and Jim begin the discussion on the second aspect of the swim technique phase of training, alignment. They discuss what happens when a swimmer becomes misaligned and why this is detrimental to performance.
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Coach Gerry goes in depth into how to achieve great posture/tautness in swimming step by step with the progression and focal points each swimmer must stress in order to get the most out of their swim and make optimal gains.
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Gerry and Jim address the loss of Total Immersion Pioneer Terry Laughlin, then go on to chat about the current phase of training, taughtness.
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Gerry and Jim talk about the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI which took place last weekend. They go over what can be learned from the athletes who took top honors
The post race interview can be seen HERE
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Gerry and Jim discuss several topics on this episode including the Good wolf versus the BAD wolf, working recovery into swim training, and how to get through those workouts that are not going so great.
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Jim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Turn Up the Heat, Dr. Phil Goglia to the show to talk about the specific needs of the athlete and how the individual athlete MUST approach nutrition in order to get the most out of performance.
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Also sitting in on this episode is Professional Triathlete and Coach Rebecca McKee.
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Professional Triathlete Rachel McBride joins Gerry and Jim to discuss her MAJOR breakthrough swim at Ironman Canada. She details her race performance and what got her to this point.
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Jim and Gerry welcome the Owner of the company Sharkbanz, Davis Mersereau, to the studio to discuss sharks, their behavior, why swimmers get bit, and how Sharkbanz can help prevent those attacks.
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Gerry and Jim discuss the 4 types of swimmers, differentiate each, and explain why and how each is individualized in it's specific approach. Following the right program for the correct type of swimmer is paramount to the triathlete's success. Here's why.
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Jim and Gerry discuss all of the elements a triathlete MUST practice in training in order to be best prepared for their open water swim races. Sighting, deck-ups, drafting, pace line, race take out speed, close quarter swimming, etc.
Gerry's Sighting Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_9r_Tb9MSo&feature=youtu.be
Drafting in Crowded Quarters Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P-_2KCwktQ&feature=youtu.be
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Jim and Gerry welcome Triathlon Coach and Founder of PurplePatch Fitness Matt Dixon. Matt shares his growth in the sport as one of the most successful coaches in the sport. Matt goes on to share his coaching philosophies for swimmers regarding technique, schedule, progressions, etc.
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Gerry and Jom introduce Phase 4 of the swim season, Open Water Skill Building. This phase is very important in the progression of a triathlete because of the performance gains and familiarity it provides the triathlete. The details of the phase are described here.
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Jim and Gerry first discuss Gerry's list of swim technique DON'Ts as found on the Tower 26 Blog. Then they go on to discuss the in's and out's of the Swim Tempo Trainer and how to properly use this vital tool in training to help with cadence, pacing, speed, etc.
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Gerry and Jim discuss the Tower 26 Project Athletes and their individual progression. Next, they get into a discussion about smart watches and how they can help/hinder the athlete in the water. Finishing up with an Oceanside 70.3 recap.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim talk about the transition from the Base Phase of the season to the Sharpening Phase of the season.
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim first discuss proper head position in swimming and how to achieve that position within the swim stroke. After a detailed description of head position, they go into the different effort levels in swimming. Why is it important to train at different efforts i.e. 60%, 70%, 80%,90%? That question is answered on this episode.
Dancing Dot Head Position Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSa9QFLWMBI&feature=youtu.be
After the topics of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim discuss why swim sets are shorter than the typical run or bike interval sessions then go on to a new feature of the show, Rapid Fire!
Here is our EVF YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Q8tLoN_AmKM
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Coach Michael Collins Podcast: http://doitrfsl.com/interview/episode-2-gerry-rodrigues-tower-26-right-faster-get-stronger-longer/
Gerry and Jim break down the myth of Early Vertical Forearm and why it might not be the best choice for triathlete swimmers. After that discussion a bit more information is given about the Tower 26 Subscription Plan, www.obstri.com/tower26
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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim 1st speak to 2017 Tower 26 Project Athlete Christelle Balestra. Then they go on to explain the Tower 26 Subscription Service and answer some commonly asked questions about the subscription plan.
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Scientific Triathlon- https://scientifictriathlon.com
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Gerry and Jim bring everyone up to speed on the progress of the 2017 Tower 26 Project Members, then get into how and why we structure swim workouts the way we do at this point in the season. Gerry goes on to discuss the NEW Tower 26 Subscription Plan and when the launch will be.
After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Tower 26 Projet 2017 Athlete Danny Garcia is in studio to discuss his interesting history. Then, Jim and Gerry review the 4 essential ingredients to becoming a better triathlon swimmer while introducing the Tower 26 subscription service.
After the chat, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim welcome Tower 26 members Megan Granich and Greg Strausberg to Tower 26 Studios to discuss the 2017 Tower 26 Project and what it will entail.
After the chat, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim have a chat about where your focus should be in your off season training and give a good idea as to how is should look.
After the chat, the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Coaches Contact Twitter:
Todd Larlee: @ToddLarlee Matt Dixon: @Purplepatch
Jim Vance: @JimVance Michael Collins: @Novamasters
Jim and Gerry welcome Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas to the show. Jesse discusses his rise within the sport of triathlon and the aspects of his swim he improved in order to be able to keep up with the best in the sport.
After the chat with Jesse, the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim have multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion Lionel Sanders and his Fiance Erin on the to discuss Lionel's progression as a swimmer and how he plans to keep improving moving into 2017.
After the chat with Lionel and Erin, the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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On this special episode, Ironman 70.3 World Champion Holly Lawrence and Professional Triathlete and Endurance Sport Coach Sean Jefferson join Gerry and Jim in studio. They dive into Holly's background and get into the details as to how she rose the ranks to become a World Champ. Sean Jefferson, Holly's run coach, chimes in with the nuggets he used when planning for Holly's success.
After the chat with Holly and Sean, the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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In this episode Gerry and Jim discuss the importance of tapering and how to correctly approach race-week so you are the most prepared you possibly can be to hit the start line ready to ROCK!
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim welcome Head Coach of NOVA Masters and Triathlon Coach Michael Collins to the Tower 26 Studio. The three chat about their take aways from the swimmers in Rio, and Michael gives his take on how he deals with different types of swimmers.
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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On this episode Jim and Gerry talk about the swimming events at the Olympics and what you, the listener, should be looking for when watching the coverage.
Here is the link of the 4 x 100 Gerry spoke about on this episode.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/underwater-camera-us-win-4x100m-free-relay-over-france
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim continue the open water skills discussion diving further into the topics of sighting, dolphin diving, race pacing, warming up, and some elite racing skills.
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim continue the discussion on the skills needed by the triathlete and how to hone those skills in order to be best prepared for your race day. Through the practice and detail Gerry describes, you will be ready to have YOUR best day!
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim address the skills needed to successfully swim and race in the open water environment. Working these skills into training in the pool is vital to race day success. Gerry covers how to incorporate it all so that you can be RACE READY!
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim discuss the proper way a TRIATHLETE should breathe when swimming. With so many articles and points of view on the matter, Gerry and his extensive years of experience coaching the triathlete has the answer for you!
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Episode #9 addresses kicking and whether or not it is a pro or a con for the triathlete. Gerry and Jim cover who should be kicking, how kicking should be practiced and performed, and why certain coaches may have different philosophies on the kick.
After the topic of the episode is covered the Workout of the Episode is given, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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#WOE(Workout of the Episode)- Adjust times/distances depending on ability level
Warm up
900 of (100 free/25 non free/25 kick) x 6
Warm up
12 X 75 (25 fly kick on your back/25 fly swim/25 free) @ 1:10
Main set
2 X 800 @ 2:00 rest (pace line: each person leads a 100. When leading you're going fast and sighting 2x/length. Draftees sit immediately on the feet, sighting 1x/length. Leader stops at end of 100 on right side of lane; 2nd person becomes new leader; former leader hops to the back becoming the 2nd draftee, rotate through all in pace line).
4 X 400 @ :60 rest
Odd 400s ez pull with buoy and snorkel and paddles if desired.
Even 400s same as 800 pace line but switch by 50. Gotta go FAST when leading.
12 X 100 @ 1:30 paceline. New leader each 100. Leader goes fast sighting 2x/25. Draftees tries being as comfortable as possible sighting 1x/25. Every 4th 100 is ez recovery.
Cool Down
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On Episode #8 Gerry and Jim address the equipment recommended that benefits the triathlete swimmer the most. With all of the different options out there, this episode nails down exactly what you need to help your swim and get the most out of your workouts. To find and purchase the equipment recommended go to www.TOWER26.com/programs
After Gerry and Jim discuss the equipment, the Workout of the Episode(#WOE) is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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On this episode Gerry and Jim continue the swim technique discussion by addressing common buzzwords heard often in swim education such as Early Vertical Forearm and distance per stroke. Through Gerry's years of coaching swimmers of all ability levels he has developed different view points on the often talked about subjects. Listen in to learn so you can be the best swimmer YOU can be.
After the main topic, the Workout of the Episode(#WOE) is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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After recapping the first 2 phases of technique, Gerry and Jim address the third phase of the technique discussion by detailing propulsion and how it plays a role in your swim stroke.
After taking on propulsion, the Workout of the Episode is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim start off the show by recapping the previous episode's material before moving on to the topic of this episode, alignment. Gerry has crafted a training protocol intended to solve the alignment issues many triathletes face which, in turn, effect their swim.
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After the topic of the day, the Workout of the Episode is given, several athlete questions are answered, and the topic of the next show is revealed.
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Gerry and Jim start the discussion on swim technique and what aspects of the swim stroke are most vital when dealing with a triathlete as a swimmer.
Through Gerry's years of coaching age group triathletes, as well as professional triathletes, he has come up with the most important elements a triathlete must focus on in order to get the most out of their triathlon swim.
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This episode focuses on the first aspect, with the other two coming in the following episodes.
Following the discussion on technique the Workout of the Episode is given and several athlete questions are answered received via Twitter @Tower_26 or gerry@TOWER26.com.
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In this episode Jim and Gerry revisit the topics covered last episode including framing swim workouts, foundational swims, and how to construct a quality swim session.
Moving onto this weeks topic, Gerry discusses the 4 essential ingredients necessary to become a better triathlon swimmer.
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Following the topic of the day, athlete questions received via @Tower_26 on Twitter are answered.
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Coach Gerry and Jim start off recapping the previous episode speaking about the 5 stages to planning a successful season of triathlon swim training.
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Following that, the two move on to the main topics for this episode: Framing a cycle of swim workouts, foundational swims(high value vs. low value), and how to construct a quality swim session. Also included is an example of a great sample workout for this time of the season.
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Triathlon Swim Coach, Open Water Swim Expert, and Founder of TOWER 26 Swim Program Gerry Rodrigues together with Professional Triathlete, USAT Certified Coach, and NASM Certified Strength Coach Jim Lubinski introduce the show and the reasoning behind this new endeavor.
After a show introduction and personal introductions, the two go on to discuss the 5 stages vital to building a successful triathlon swim season.
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Follow Triathlon Swimming with Tower 26 on Twitter @Tower_26 for further tips on topics discussed on the show, to ask questions which will be answered On-Air, and to be part of the Tower 26 triathlon swim community. By empowering yourself educationally, and executing the prescribed ingredients, your swim will become safer with less anxiety, and you should see a significant performance improvement.
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