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Triathlon Coaching with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast

Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 was created by Triathlon's go-to swim expert coach, Gerry Rodrigues, and USAT Certified Coach/Professional Triathlete, Jim Lubinski. These podcasts will help triathletes get the most return out of their swim preparation by covering all the essential topics and ingredients that are necessary to make triathletes better and safer swimmers. Through Gerry's countless years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing/training/coaching experience, the two will take on all topics relevant to triathlon swimming.
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Episode #95: Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom 0
Dec 14, 2022

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.

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 #94: Don't Call It a Catch! 0
Jul 22, 2022

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

To view this episode on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/UH0mYduoW_o

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim Video 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.

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 #93: Open Water Skills and How to Train and Adapt to Those Skills 0
Jun 3, 2022

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

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com

To purchase the TOWER 26 Transition Bag and Mesh Gear Bag go 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 #92: Pre Race Nerves??? What Nerves! 0
May 26, 2022

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.

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 #91: The SECRET WEAPON to Triathlon Swimming...REVEALED 0
May 18, 2022

Emily, Gerry, and Jim chat about the benefits of using StretchCordz and the masive gains that can come to your swim with consistent, mindful use of the cords. 

Get your stretch cords at www.theswimmall.com

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim Video Analysis email: 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 #90: The Norwegian Experiment and Ironman World Championship Debrief with Emma Kate Lidbury 0
May 9, 2022
Triathlete Magazine Managing Editor Emma Kate Lidbury joins the crew to talk about her take-aways from the Ironman World Championship in St. George as well as her experience/results thus far with her Norwegian Style of training.

 

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim 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 #89: Ace Your Ironman Execution 0
May 4, 2022
Coach Emily is back with the Dynamic Duo to talk about the Ironman World Championship St. George Race Course and how an athelte's approach to Ironman/triathlon racing can make or break their day. 

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 #88: How New Swim Data Can Lead to Better Triathlon Swimming 0
Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Jack Fabian joins Gerry and Jim to talk about the data TritonWear(https://shop.tritonwear.com) gives the swimmer and how that data can lead to better triathlon swimming.

 

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program

For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com

To purchase the 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 #87: Foundation Phase Training Focus Points 0
Jan 25, 2022
Gerry, Jim, and Emily sit down for the 1st episode in 2022 to discuss the foundation phase of training, the components that go into a successful swim set, and how strength training can benefit a triathlete at this time in the season.

Purchase Triathlon Swimming: Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method here

Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan

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.

 

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