Best Gerry Rodrigues Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #115: Open Water Skills and How to Implement Them into Your Training and Racing 52:01

9d ago52:01

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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 Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscrib…

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Episode #114: Dr. Stacy Sims Interviewed by TOWER 26 Coaches Danielle, Cindy, and Susy 53:32

30d ago53:32

53:32

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!…

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Episode #113: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

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

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Episode #112: Scott Dickens of FORM Goggles with some BIG NEWS!! 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

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

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Episode #111: Andy Blow of Precision Hydration and Open Water Marathon Swimmer Andy Donaldson 1:12:39

3M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

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 Wo…

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Episode #110: Potpourri of Endurance Sport Topics 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

Gerry and Jim cover planning a season, ACC DQs, the NEW Ironman CEO, Zuma Tri versus Super Tri, Race Ranger, and MORE! The Workout of the Episode can be found 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 Trai…

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Episode #109: Exercise Physiologist Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas 1:06:23

8M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

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 Global Sport Technology and previously worked with USA Swimming as their Head of Sports Science and Physiology for over a decade. The Workout of the Episode can be found h…

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Episode #108: Lionel Sanders on His Ups and Downs in Training/Racing 1:29:48

9M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

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 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 …

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Episode #107: HOT TOPIC Endurance Sport Potpourri 55:02

9M ago55:02

55:02

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! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Sw…

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Episode #106: How to Avoid the MidSeason Burn Out 51:15

11M ago51:15

51:15

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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Episode #105: Run Coaching Guru Bobby McGee 1:06:22

12M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

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 …

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Episode #104: Open Eater Swim Guru Steve Munatones and the Art of Kaatsu 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Open water swim Legend Steve Munatones joins the crew to talk open water swimmng and the performance/recovery enhancements provided by Kaatsu. The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan Go to www…

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Episode #103: Do You Want to be a Better Triathlon Swimmer and Cyclist? 1:04:51

1y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

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! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answered. Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWE…

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Episode #102: Technology That Will Help You Get the MOST out of your Swim Training 1:17:21

1y ago1:17:21

1:17:21

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 ans…

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Episode #101: Wearable Devices, The State of Coaching in Triathlon, and Positive Drug Tests 1:06:57

1y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

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 about some relevant multisport topics. ENJOY! The Workout of the Episode can be found here Swim video analysis is executed, and the listener questions are answ…

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Episode #100: Swim Progression From Sharpening Up to Open Water Mastery 57:04

1y ago57:04

57:04

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. Go to coaching.tower26.com t…

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Episode #99: Former Pro Cyclist/TOWER 26 Cycling Coach Andrew Talansky 1:10:05

1+ y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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 appling those learnings to his coaching. The CYCLING Workout of the Episode is given by Andrew. Go to https://training.tower26.com/online-bike to join the TOWE…

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Episode #98: Triathlete, Author, Screen Writer, and Producer Lesley Paterson 1:11:25

1+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

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, and what it took to get the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" despite years of setbacks and rejection. An interview with so much to learn from. The Worko…

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Episode #97: Harnessing More Critical Power Into Your Swim Stroke 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

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 questi…

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Episode #96: Liz and Nancy Jorgensen, Authors of Gwen Jorgensen: America's 1st Gold Medal Triathlete 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

57:56

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 ar…

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Episode #95: Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom 1:07:10

1+ y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

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 listen…

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Episode #94: Don't Call It a Catch! 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

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 …

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Episode #93: Open Water Skills and How to Train and Adapt to Those Skills 53:04

2y ago53:04

53:04

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 …

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Episode #92: Pre Race Nerves??? What Nerves! 1:08:58

2y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

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 …

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Episode #91: The SECRET WEAPON to Triathlon Swimming...REVEALED 48:18

2y ago48:18

48:18

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 Trai…

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Episode #90: The Norwegian Experiment and Ironman World Championship Debrief with Emma Kate Lidbury 1:04:45

2y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

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…

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Episode #89: Ace Your Ironman Execution 1:00:19

2y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

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 Prog…

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Episode #88: How New Swim Data Can Lead to Better Triathlon Swimming 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

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 Ana…

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Episode #87: Foundation Phase Training Focus Points 58:13

2+ y ago58:13

58:13

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 …

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Episode #86- Effortless Swimming's Brenton Ford 1:12:16

2+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

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 Purc…

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Episode #85: Are All Swimskins Equal? 55:46

2+ y ago55:46

55:46

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

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Episode #84: Japanese National Triathlon Coach PK Joins the Crew to Discuss Coaching Philosophies 1:07:57

2+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

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. 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 An…

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Episode #83: Season Restructure = SUCCESS!!! 50:49

3y ago50:49

50:49

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 emai…

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Episode #82: Tokyo Olympic Triathlon Recap with Emily Cocks 1:12:29

3y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

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 He…

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Episode #81: Data in the Swim- Form Goggles CEO Dan Eisenhardt 1:07:27

3y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

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 Her…

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Episode #80: STAY HEALTHY! 1:08:06

3+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

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…

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Episode #79: How to Build and Decipher a Swim/Bike/Run Workout 1:06:19

3+ y ago1:06:19

1:06:19

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 Pla…

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Episode #78: The NEW Approach to the Season Long Progression 1:00:21

3+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

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…

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Episode #77: Revisiting Tautness in Your Swim/Bike/Run 1:11:22

3+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

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, Thursda…

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Episode #76: FINALLY Introducing the TOWER 26 Swim Video Analysis 1:10:00

4y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

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 …

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Episode #75: Coach Gerry and Emma-Kate Lidbury Discuss Their NEW Book, Triathlon Swimming-Master Open Water Swimming with the TOWER 26 Method 1:19:07

4y ago1:19:07

1:19:07

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…

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Episode #74: INTRODUCING the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program 1:20:20

4y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

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 emai…

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Episode #73: Navigating Corona Virus with TOWER 26 and Craig Taylor From Zwift 1:12:39

4+ y ago1:12:39

1:12:39

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 th…

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Episode #72: Coach Jim Vance Discusses Athlete Success and Running With Power 1:06:37

4+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

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://co…

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Episode #71: How Your Swim Benefits YOUR Bike and Run 53:23

4+ y ago53:23

53:23

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.…

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Episode #70: This Methodology Maximizes Your Swim Foundation 41:34

4+ y ago41:34

41:34

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 http…

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Episode #69: You're Doing it All WRONG! 1:11:46

4+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

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 …

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Episode #68: Ironman Italy Champion Cameron Wurf 48:51

5y ago48:51

48:51

Cam Wurf fins Jim and Gerry once again to discuss his performance at Ironman Italy, his astounding gains he's made in running, and his plans for the Ironman World Championships in Kona on October 12th. View this episode on Facebook Go to https://coaching.tower26.com for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. To ask quest…

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Episode #67: Race Strategies and Tactics 1:04:41

5y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Gerry and Jim discuss different race strategies and tactics any swimmer can use to better the race day effort, experience, and result. View this episode on Facebook 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, …

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Episode #66: Swim Anxiety - How to overcome it 50:17

5y ago50:17

50:17

Gerry and Jim address several factors that lead to race day anxiety and how to overcome those factors through practice and preparation. 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 ep…

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