TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast (Gerry Rodrigues, Jim Lubinski)

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.  

Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 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 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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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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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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 hosts during this informative episode! 

Dr. Stacy Sims is a world-renowned research scientist, innovator, business owner, athlete, and all-around endurance sports industry superstar.  She is an expert in exercise physiology and leader in the field of sports performance and nutrition in female athletes. 

To learn more about Dr. Sims and her important work, including links to her books, courses, scientific publications, honors, and industry partners, visit: https://www.drstacysims.com 

Watch Dr. Sims’ “Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/stacy_sims_women_are_not_small_men_a_paradigm_shift_in_the_science_of_nutrition?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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.

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.  

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

For questions and comments Tweet us @Tower_26. To join the Tower 26 mailing list, see the equipment Tower 26 swimmers use, and to listen to the podcast go to www.tower26.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the intro/outro music.  Get more information on Tom here.

Jim and Gerry discuss 2 open water workouts every triathlete MUST DO in order to be best prepared for race day.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.  

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For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.  

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To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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

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To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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:

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

For more information on TOWER 26, to join the Tower 26 mailing list, and to listen to the show go to www.TOWER26.com. Go to @Tower_26 or gerry@Tower26.com to ask a question to be answered On-Air

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the intro music heard on episode

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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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Emily, Gerry, and Jim chat about the skills needed for open water success and how you can pratice those skills in your training.

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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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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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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

To ask questions to be answered On-Air Tweet the show @Tower_26 or email gerry@tower26.com. For more information on TOWER 26 go to www.tower26.com.

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music 

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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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

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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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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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

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 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.

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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.  

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For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click 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: gerry@tower26.com

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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: 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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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.  

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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 nutrition fueling product for enduance sport.  For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link.

For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click 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: gerry@tower26.com

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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.  

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

 Tower 26 recommended equipment

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

View the Tower 26 Video Podcast here

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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 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.  

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For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

Open Water Swimming Trailer

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

 Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 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 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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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. 

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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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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.

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Coaches Contact Twitter:

Todd Larlee: @ToddLarlee      Matt Dixon: @Purplepatch

Jim Vance: @JimVance          Michael Collins: @Novamasters

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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

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 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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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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.

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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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.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

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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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:

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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.

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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

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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 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

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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

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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.

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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.  

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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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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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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 

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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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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 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 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.

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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:

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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!

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Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered.  

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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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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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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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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.  

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Jim and Gerry dive into ways to save time on course.  Bring a notebook you WILL be faster after this episode.

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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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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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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.

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Drafting in Crowded Quarters Example:

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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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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

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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 

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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 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

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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.  

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Jim and Gerry talk technique in swimminng and running and how a key component to BOTH can lead to drastic gains.

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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.  

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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 

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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 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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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. 

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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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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

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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.

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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. 

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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 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 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.

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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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