Jim, Gerry, and Emily chat about how the season has been restructured because of the pandemic and how this restructuring has led to some STRONG late season racing. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.  

Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast

Episode #84: Season Restructure = SUCCESS!!!

Gerry and Jim welcome pro triathlete, coach, and Division 1 swimmer Emily Cocks to the show to break down the Men's and Women's Tokyo Olympic Triathlon results and debrief how the races unfolded.  A lot of good nuggets learned from the racing.    Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.        

Episode #82: Tokyo Olympic Triathlon Recap with Emily Cocks

Jim and Gerry welcome Form Swim CEO and Founder Dan Eisenhardt to the show. Dan discusses the technology in the Form Goggles and how it helps the swimmer in training and racing. A very informative episode. You can check out Form Goggles here Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.      

Episode #81: Data in the Swim- Form Goggles CEO Dan Eisenhardt

Gerry and Jim sit down with Sports Medicine Doctor Heather Gillespie to talk about common injury rehab protocol amongst endurance sport athletes as well as preventive measures athletes can take to stay healthy. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.    

Episode #80: STAY HEALTHY!

Coach Gerry and Jim break down swim, bike, and run workouts. How to read the workouts, the components that make up each, and how to properly execute the sessions. Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.          

Episode #79: How to Build and Decipher a Swim/Bike/Run Workout

Jim and Gerry are back at it to discuss the new approach to the season TOWER 26 athletes will see due to the current delayed race season. This is a LIVE recorded session infront of a virtual studio audience. Not to be missed!   Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.          

Episode #78: The NEW Approach to the Season Long Progression

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: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.        

Episode #77: Revisiting Tautness in Your Swim/Bike/Run

Christophe Balestra and Coach Megan Melgaard join Jim and Gerry to dive into the NEW TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis Coaching option now available.  Using Christophe's Motionysis program TOWER 26 Coaches can now break down your swim stroke no matter where you are located in the World.    Order, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method, at: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.        

Episode #76: FINALLY Introducing the TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis

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: Amazon HERE VeloPress Here Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.            

Episode #75: Coach Gerry and Emma-Kate Lidbury Discuss Their NEW Book, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method

Gerry and Jim bring you another quarantine edition of the #1 podcast in triathlon.  They introduce the audience to the NEW TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program.  Listen in, then go to www.training.tower26.com to sign up and receive 30 days of FREE training while there. Stay in the know on all Tower 26 rides and runs by signing up for the TOWER 26 email list by clicking here and scrolling down to the bottom Go to www.training.tower26.com for 30 days of FREE triathlon training. To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent.    

Episode #74: INTRODUCING the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

Gerry and Jim sit down with, Director of Growth Marketing for Running and Triathlon for Zwift and Elite Amateur Athlete Craig Taylor to speak about the ins and outs of Zwift.  After the conversation with Craig, Jim and Gerry go over how TOWER 26 is navigating the Corona Quarantine and how TOWER 26 is trying to build routine into athletes lives in this challenging period of time. Find Zwift HOW TO VIDEOS FOR THE BIKE HERE Find Zwift HOW TO VIDEOS FOR THE RUN HERE Stay in the know on all Tower 26 rides and runs by signing up for the TOWER 26 email list by clicking here and scrolling down to the bottom US Masters Swimming Statement on Corona Virus Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent. Tower 26 Subscription Plan: coaching.tower26.com        

Episode #73: Navigating Corona Virus with TOWER 26 and Craig Taylor From Zwift

Coach and Author Jim Vance sits in with Jim and Gerry to discuss his history in coaching, running with power, and how he helps his athletes achieve success. They go on to cover the NEW TOWER 26 Group Zwift Ride which will take place every Thursday at 5:15PST.  To sign up for the workout go to https://www.zwift.com/events/view/348100 Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent. Tower 26 Subscription Plan: coaching.tower26.com        

Episode #72: Coach Jim Vance Discusses Athlete Success and Running With Power

Gerry and Jim chat about how and why the swim improves your bike and your run so much.  They cover several factors that attribute to this.   Then the Dynamic Duo covers the NEW TOWER 26 Group Zwift Ride which will take place every Thursday at 5:15PST.  To sign up for the workout go to https://zwift.com/events/tag/tower26 Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go to Amazon After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent. Tower 26 Subscription Plan: coaching.tower26.com        

Episode #71: How Your Swim Benefits YOUR Bike and Run

Jim and Gerry open up the 2020 podcast season with an episode in which they speak about how to set up your swim training year for success.  They go over the importance in having structure to your overall season.  Also covered are a plethora of little tid bits to catch the audience up on the happenings in the Jim, Gerry, and TOWER 26 world. Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent. Tower 26 Subscription Plan: coaching.tower26.com      

Episode #70: This Methodology Maximizes Your Swim Foundation

Gerry and Jim cover a plethora of topics in this episode including a recap of the World Championships in Kona and how the TOWER 26 athletes faired, the NEW TOWER 26 Triathlon Coaching Program, and what athletes are doing wrong in terms of overall season planning. Go to www.tower26.com/triathon for more information on TOWER 26 Triathlon Coaching Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at contact@tower26.com. To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to www.TOWER26.com. Follow Jim Lubinski on TWITTER @jimlubinski, www.jimlubinski.com, @jimlubinski Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music. All information and content heard/disseminated on the "Tower 26-Be Race Ready Podcast" is property of TOWER 26 and shall not be copied, retransmitted, or rebroadcast without TOWER 26 consent. Tower 26 Subscription Plan: coaching.tower26.com      

Episode #69: You're Doing it All WRONG!

Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 was created by Triathlon's go-to swim expert Coach, Gerry Rodrigues, and USAT Certified Coach/Professional Triathlete, Jim Lubinski. These podcasts will help triathletes get the most return out of their swim preparation by covering all the essential topics and ingredients that are necessary to make triathletes better and safer swimmers. Through Gerry's countless years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing/training/coaching experience, the two will take on all topics relevant to triathlon swimming.

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Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast

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