Podcasts by TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

Episode #109: Exercise Physiologist Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas from 2023-10-25T01:56

Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas joins the crew.  He is an exercise physiologist who currently serves as the High Performance Director for USA Pentathlon and as the Senior Physiologist for Glob...

Episode #108: Lionel Sanders on His Ups and Downs in Training/Racing from 2023-10-12T02:16

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.

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Episode #107: HOT TOPIC Endurance Sport Potpourri from 2023-09-27T03:11

Jim and Gerry dive into a potpourri of topic including racing DQs, accountability, marathon world records, Diana Niad, race pacing, Lionel, etc.  A ton of great info. Enjoy!

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Episode #106: How to Avoid the MidSeason Burn Out from 2023-08-12T02:08

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 s...

Episode #105: Run Coaching Guru Bobby McGee from 2023-07-12T01:49

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 triathlet...

Episode #104: Open Eater Swim Guru Steve Munatones and the Art of Kaatsu from 2023-06-28T03:42

Open water swim Legend Steve Munatones joins the crew to talk open water swimmng and the performance/recovery enhancements provided by Listen

Episode #103: Do You Want to be a Better Triathlon Swimmer and Cyclist? from 2023-06-13T23:30

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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Episode #102: Technology That Will Help You Get the MOST out of your Swim Training from 2023-05-24T03:56

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 ...

Episode #101: Wearable Devices, The State of Coaching in Triathlon, and Positive Drug Tests from 2023-05-03T02:45

Jim, Gerry, Emily, and Andrew discuss topics ranging from wearable swim devices, the state of coaching in triathlon, and the resent news of a triathlete positive EPO test.  A great discussion ab...

Episode #100: Swim Progression From Sharpening Up to Open Water Mastery from 2023-04-12T00:18

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 Skil...

Episode #99: Former Pro Cyclist/TOWER 26 Cycling Coach Andrew Talansky from 2023-03-29T02:07

Former Pro Cyclist and TOWER 26 Cycling Coach Andrew Talansky is in the hot seat for this episode where he goes in depth into his cycling career, what he learned along the way, and how he is app...

Episode #98: Triathlete, Author, Screen Writer, and Producer Lesley Paterson from 2023-03-16T22:25

Fresh off of the Oscars, World Champion Triathlete Lesley Paterson joins the crew to chat about her upbringing, her experience in sport, the hurdles she has had to overcome through the years, an...

Episode #97: Harnessing More Critical Power Into Your Swim Stroke from 2023-02-22T03:24

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 ...

Episode #96: Liz and Nancy Jorgensen, Authors of Gwen Jorgensen: America's 1st Gold Medal Triathlete from 2023-02-08T03:32

Liz and Nancy Jorgensen sit in to discuss their book, Listen

Episode #95: Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom from 2022-12-14T04:22

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 ch...

Episode #94: Don't Call It a Catch! from 2022-07-22T22:46:13

Emily, Gerry, Jim and Coach Jack dissect a swim video analysis focusing on the swimmers set up, the things that can go wrong, and how to make them right.

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Episode #93: Open Water Skills and How to Train and Adapt to Those Skills from 2022-06-03T22:23:19

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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Episode #92: Pre Race Nerves??? What Nerves! from 2022-05-26T22:26:04

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 c...

Episode #91: The SECRET WEAPON to Triathlon Swimming...REVEALED from 2022-05-18T21:26:53

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. 

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Episode #90: The Norwegian Experiment and Ironman World Championship Debrief with Emma Kate Lidbury from 2022-05-09T22:35:01

Triathlete Magazine Managing Editor Emma Kate Lidbury joins the crew to talk about her take-aways from the Ironman World Championship in St. George as well as her experience/results thus far with h...

Episode #89: Ace Your Ironman Execution from 2022-05-04T22:01:59

Coach Emily is back with the Dynamic Duo to talk about the Ironman World Championship St. George Race Course and how an athelte's approach to Ironman/triathlon racing can make or break their day.  ...

Episode #88: How New Swim Data Can Lead to Better Triathlon Swimming from 2022-04-28T00:07:40

Dr. Jack Fabian joins Gerry and Jim to talk about the data TritonWear(https://shop.tritonwear.com) gives the swimmer and how that data can lead to better ...

Episode #87: Foundation Phase Training Focus Points from 2022-01-25T08:00:19

Gerry, Jim, and Emily sit down for the 1st episode in 2022 to discuss the foundation phase of training, the components that go into a successful swim set, and how strength training can benefit a tr...

Episode #86- Effortless Swimming's Brenton Ford from 2021-12-03T08:00

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.  F...

Episode #85: Are All Swimskins Equal? from 2021-11-16T08:00

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 beginni...

Episode #84: Japanese National Triathlon Coach PK Joins the Crew to Discuss Coaching Philosophies from 2021-10-23T02:54:28

Jim, Gerry, and Emily chat with Coach Patrick Kelly about how he trains some of the most talented triathletes in the World and how we can apply those lessons to our training. 

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Episode #83: Season Restructure = SUCCESS!!! from 2021-09-25T01:12:46

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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Episode #83: Season Restructure = SUCCESS!!! from 2021-09-25T01:12:46

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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Episode #82: Tokyo Olympic Triathlon Recap with Emily Cocks from 2021-07-29T01:12:50

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...

Episode #81: Data in the Swim- Form Goggles CEO Dan Eisenhardt from 2021-04-16T23:54:25

Jim and Gerry welcome Form Swim CEO and Founder Dan Eisenhardt to the show. Dan discusses the technology in the Form Goggles and how it helps the swimmer in training and racing. A very informati...

Episode #80: STAY HEALTHY! from 2021-03-27T03:20:11

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 ...

Episode #79: How to Build and Decipher a Swim/Bike/Run Workout from 2021-03-11T03:22:24

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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Episode #78: The NEW Approach to the Season Long Progression from 2021-02-19T01:12:49

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 stu...

Episode #77: Revisiting Tautness in Your Swim/Bike/Run from 2020-11-21T01:38:09

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...

Episode #76: FINALLY Introducing the TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis from 2020-08-14T23:32:27

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 Listen

Episode #75: Coach Gerry and Emma-Kate Lidbury Discuss Their NEW Book, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method from 2020-05-21T02:30:51

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 wit...

Episode #74: INTRODUCING the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program from 2020-04-11T17:53:28

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 Listen

Episode #73: Navigating Corona Virus with TOWER 26 and Craig Taylor From Zwift from 2020-03-28T17:46:02

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 conversa...

Episode #72: Coach Jim Vance Discusses Athlete Success and Running With Power from 2020-02-27T20:40:07

Coach and Author Jim Vance sits in with Jim and Gerry to discuss his history in coaching, running with power, and how he ...

Episode #71: How Your Swim Benefits YOUR Bike and Run from 2020-02-06T01:47:32

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 G...

Episode #70: This Methodology Maximizes Your Swim Foundation from 2020-01-23T00:28:37

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 you...

Episode #69: You're Doing it All WRONG! from 2019-10-15T23:43:15

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 Listen

Episode #68: Ironman Italy Champion Cameron Wurf from 2019-09-25T20:15:54

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 Octobe...

Episode #67: Race Strategies and Tactics from 2019-08-29T19:57:07

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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Episode #66: Swim Anxiety - How to overcome it from 2019-07-26T18:48:15

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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Episode #65: 2 MUST DO Open Water Skill Drills from 2019-06-28T01:14:20

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. Listen

Episode #64: Comparing Lucy Charles's Open Water Stroke Vs Reece Barclay's Pool Stroke from 2019-05-09T21:15:57

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 faste...

Episode #63: WETSUITS, Which One is Right for Me? from 2019-03-08T13:33:57

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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Episode #62: Cameron Wurf Talks About his Olympic Rowing, Professional Cycling, Professional Triathlon Career from 2019-01-17T19:41:05

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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Episode #61: How TOWER 26 Uses % EFFORT in Training from 2018-11-30T00:15:12

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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Episode #60: When to Introduce Technique Changes Into Your Triathlon Swimming from 2018-10-25T20:11:22

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 Listen

Episode #59: Optimizing Kona's Swim from 2018-10-12T01:52:26

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 in...

Episode #58: KONA Schedule | Managing Your Training Phase Compulsion With TOWER 26's Plan from 2018-10-04T21:09:27

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 ...

Episode #57: When Swim Lessons are Overrated! from 2018-09-20T22:23:55

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. Listen

Episode #56: 2 MUST DO Open Water Workouts for Triathletes from 2018-08-30T23:42:40

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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Episode #55: Triathlete Gordon Ramsay, Fueling Athletics, Nourishing Family from 2018-07-24T23:01:13

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 ...

Episode #54: Swimming Smooth with Paul Newsome of www.swimsmooth.com from 2018-07-12T15:25:26

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 w...

Episode #53: Mr. T: Triathlon Taren Talks about his Transition to Triathlon, his Training, Technique, and Tower 26 from 2018-07-06T00:09:10

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 a...

Episode #52: Open Water Skills for the Triathlete and Good, Bad, and Ugly Workouts from 2018-05-24T21:07:50

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,...

Episode #51: 9 Time Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Mark Spitz on Overcoming Mental Obstacles from 2018-05-03T01:59:02

Gerry and Jim welcome 9 time Gold Medal Swimmer Mark Spitz to the Tower 26 Studios.  Mark dives into his e...

Episode #50: Adding Strength to your Swimming from 2018-04-14T13:56:29

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 Listen

Episode #49: How to Increase Strength/Mobility in Swimmers and Oceanside 70.3 Course Outline from 2018-04-01T14:30:47

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 Listen

Episode #48: Differentiating the training of a Pro Cyclist versus a Triathlete with Professional Cyclist turned Triathlete Andrew Talansky and his Coach Jesse Moore from 2018-03-15T15:21:32

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 ...

Episode #47: Advancing the middle to the back of the pack swimmer from 2018-02-24T15:28:52

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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Episode #46: Adaptation Takes How Long? from 2018-02-09T01:11:41

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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Episode #45: How to Benchmark Your Season's Start from 2018-01-19T02:43:34

Gerry and Jim speak to a new Project 2018 athlete and how the season will progress from this point on.

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Episode #44: The MOST Sensible and Effective drills for triathletes from 2017-12-29T00:35:42

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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Episode #43: Key Masterpiece to Swim Improvement from 2017-12-21T02:24:47

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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Episode #42: Make BIG gains, Eliminate these head movements from 2017-11-30T16:22:12

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 detriment...

Episode #41: Achieving Body Tautness and Proper Swim Posture from 2017-11-16T05:34:07

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...

Episode #40: Improving Swim Posture from 2017-11-02T00:25:58

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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Episode #39: Leaning from the Kona Ironman's BEST Athletes from 2017-10-19T01:09:10

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 in...

Episode #38: The GOOD Wolf and The BAD Wolf from 2017-09-20T23:14:58

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...

Episode #37: How to Approach YOUR Nutrition with Dr.Phil Goglia from 2017-08-24T23:32:43

Jim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Listen

Episode #36: MAKING BIG GAINS: Rachel McBride's 51 minute IM Canada Swim from 2017-08-02T23:22:52

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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Episode #35: Sharks! How to Keep Them AWAY!! from 2017-07-18T23:43:11

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...

Episode #34: The 4 Types of Swimmers- Who are YOU? from 2017-07-05T23:54:22

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 ...

Episode #33: Open Water Optimization from 2017-06-08T21:54:08

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...

Episode #32: Triathlon Coach Matt Dixon Shares His Knowledge from 2017-05-24T23:25:53

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 sha...

Episode #31: Change your swim training NOW! Do these open water specifics from 2017-05-11T03:24:02

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 i...

Episode #30: Avoid these technique mistakes in triathlon swimming. Tempo your way to improved performances. Proper usage of the tempo trainer. from 2017-04-26T00:21:15

Jim and Gerry first discuss Gerry's list of swim technique DON'Ts as found on the Listen

Episode #29: Smart watches - Please DON'T do these in your swims. from 2017-04-14T00:10:38

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....

Episode #28: MAXIMIZE base training into racing season. from 2017-03-29T22:50:18

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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Episode #27: PROPER head position. Improve more - VARY training efforts. from 2017-03-15T04:52:41

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 ef...

Episode #26: Get the pay-off: Train SHORT distances. RAPID FIRE. from 2017-03-03T04:50:33

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!

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Episode #25: Early Vertical Forearm - Don't Do It! from 2017-02-16T03:53:51

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 Towe...

Episode #24: GUARANTEED Improvements - the TOWER 26 training plan. from 2017-02-01T16:58:36

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 sub...

Episode #23: A Tower 26 Swim Session and What the Elements of it Are from 2017-01-26T05:06:20

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.  Ge...

Episode #22: REVIEW: The Essential Ingredients to improve your tri swim. from 2017-01-12T17:42:23

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 in...

Episode #21: IMPROVE with these project athletes. from 2016-12-22T02:13:49

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 ques...

Episode #20: How to Structure Your Off Season from 2016-11-17T02:34:38

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,...

Episode #19: Professional Triathlete Jesse Thomas Sits in to Discuss His Improvement in the Swim from 2016-11-02T17:21:21

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...

Episode #18: A Chat with Pro Triathlete Lionel Sanders and his Fiance Erin from 2016-10-20T15:28:23

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 int...

Episode #17: Ironman 70.3 World Champion Holly Lawrence and Professional Triathlete and Coach Sean Jefferson from 2016-10-06T17:37:05

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 bac...

Episode #16: The Art of Tapering from 2016-09-08T17:03:16

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!

Episode #15: Rio Recap with Guest Coach Michael Collins in Studio from 2016-08-25T05:01:51

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 hi...

Episode #14: How to WATCH and LEARN from the swimming in Rio from 2016-08-11T01:10:47

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.

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Episode #13: OPEN WATER ESSENTIALS- PART 3- PREPARE for YOUR best RACE DAY! from 2016-07-21T00:45:32

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.

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Episode #12: Open Water Essentials(PART 2)- How to be RACE READY in the OPEN WATER from 2016-06-30T03:01:52

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 d...

Episode #11: Open Water Essentials from 2016-06-16T20:39:23

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 h...

Episode #10: BREATHING mechanics - ONE thing you MUST do. from 2016-06-02T19:48:19

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 ...

Episode #9: KICKING - helpful or harmful? what you NEED to know and do. from 2016-05-18T19:36:07

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 certai...

Episode #8: TECHNIQUE - MUST HAVE equipment items to maximize improvement. from 2016-05-05T15:20:38

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...

Episode #7: TECHNIQUE- What you NEED to know(Part 4) OVERSUBSCRIBED SWIM TEACHINGS- Early Vertical Forearm and Distance Per Stroke from 2016-04-21T04:03:10

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...

Episode #6: TECHNIQUE - From foundation to fast: PROPULSION. from 2016-04-06T01:40:32

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.

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Episode #5: TECHNIQUE - Build this foundation layer second: ALIGNMENT. from 2016-03-23T22:38:59

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 t...

Episode #4: TECHNIQUE - Build the foundation first: TAUTNESS. from 2016-03-10T19:04:59

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.

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Episode #3: 4 ESSENTIAL ingredients to become a better triathlon swimmer. No compromise. from 2016-02-24T03:04:49

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 we...

Episode #2: Workout Architecture - SUCCESSFUL workout design by elite coaches. from 2016-02-11T20:00

Coach Gerry and Jim start off recapping the previous episode speaking about the 5 stages to planning...

Episode #1: Intro to triathlon swimming: 5 NECESSARY training phases for a successful yearly season. from 2016-01-28T17:20:57

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 ...