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. To ask questions to be ans...
Aug 11, 2016•42 min
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 TO...
Jul 21, 2016•31 min
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. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower26.co...
Jun 30, 2016•28 min
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@tower2...
Jun 16, 2016•33 min
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 ...
Jun 02, 2016•32 min
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. To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at gerry@tower2...
May 18, 2016•32 min
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....
May 05, 2016•30 min
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 Gerry's years of coaching swimmers of all ability levels he has developed different view points on the often talked about subjects. Listen in to learn so you can be the best swimmer YOU can be. After the main topic, the Workout of the Episode(#WOE) is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic f...
Apr 21, 2016•28 min
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. After taking on propulsion, the Workout of the Episode is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed. If you have questions to be answered On-Air, ask them at gerry@tower26.com or on Twitter @Tower_26 . Go to www.TOWER26.com for blog articles, to listen to the show, to joi...
Apr 06, 2016•31 min
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. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 to get the swim workouts and sign up for the Tower 26 Swim Subscription Plan After the topic of the day, the Workout of the Episode is given, several athlete questions are answered, and the topic of th...
Mar 23, 2016•30 min
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. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 to get the swim workouts and sign up for the Tower 26 Swim Subscription Plan This episode focuses o...
Mar 10, 2016•27 min
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. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 to get the swim workouts and sign up for the Tower 26 Swim Subscription Plan Following the topic of the day, athlete questions received via @Tower_26 on Twitter are answered. Follow...
Feb 24, 2016•27 min
Coach Gerry and Jim start off recapping the previous episode speaking about the 5 stages to planning a successful season of triathlon swim training. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 to get the swim workouts and sign up for the Tower 26 Swim Subscription Plan Following that, the two move on to the main topics for this episode: Framing a cycle of swim workouts, foundational swims(high value vs. low value), and how to construct a quality swim session. Also included is an example of a great sample worko...
Feb 11, 2016•24 min
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. For the Tower 26 Swim Subscription Plan go to www.obstri.com/tower26 Follow Triathlo...
Jan 28, 2016•29 min
