TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

Episode #148: Paint By Numbers ???

In this episode, Jim and Gerry discuss the art and science of training, race strategies, and the importance of mindfulness and adaptability in athletic performance. They

Episode #147: Swim FASTER with Dr. Jan Prins

In this episode, we explore advanced swimming biomechanics, training under adverse conditions, and the latest in swim science with Jan Prins, a renowned swim scientist. D

Episode #146: Mastering the Art of Race Day — From Surf to Starting Blocks!

Ever wondered how to tackle massive surf or nail the perfect race start? Coach Gerry shares decades of tips—from managing ocean chaos to dialing in that crucial race take

Episode #145: Open Water Skills and Triathlon Triumphs

In this episode, Jim Lubinski and Coach Gerry Rodrigues discuss triathlon training, race strategies, safety in open water swimming, and the importance of consistency and

Episode #144: Unlock Your Triathlon Potential. Secrets to Success

  Jim Lubinski and Gerry Rodrigues discuss race strategies, training techniques, and the evolving landscape of triathlon and college sports, emphasizing the importance

Episode # 143: What Should Elite Athletes and Amateurs BOTH Focus ON?

In this episode, Jim Lubinski and Coach Gerry Rodrigues discuss heat training, technique in swimming, the importance of proper training structure, and insights from Olymp

Episode #142: Foundation is the KEY to Success!

Gerry and Jim talk about the foundation phase of training and how crucial it is to your season long success.   Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supportin

Episode #141: What's Possible

Jim and Gerry go into detail on what MUST happen in order to become a better athlete/swimmer.   If you would like to join the TOWER 26 Cords and Core Session at 5:45a

Episode #140: TAP Into Better Swimming

Jim and Gerry revisit the TAP phases of training. Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/  to join the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Program.   Thank you to Precision F

Episode #139: The Tortoise or the Hare

Gerry and Jim talk about the TriDot/Swim Smooth controversy, early retirement, improverments in nutrition, and swim stroke analysis. ENJOY! Jim's Nice Race Recap Elit

Episode #138: The Three P's (And Maybe a Fourth)

Gerry and Jim chat bout the Nice World Champs, the upcoming Kona World Champs, Mindfulness, and what it takes to truly succeed come race day.    Jim's Nice Race Recap

Episode #137: Do Your Homework!

Gerry and Jim cover a plethora of topics including: knowing your race course, Santa Barbara Triathlon take-aways, Ironman/TriDot Feud, New Ironman Qualifying, Listerner E

Episode #136: Race Day Swim Prep, Nuts and Bolts

Gerry and Jim go into detail as how to approach the start of a race.  What to look out for and how to plan for the given conditions in order to optimize performance. Th

Episode #135: Race Tactics Revealed

Gerry and Jim talk about how to apply all of that pool work to race day.   Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hy

Episode #134: Sight for SUCCESS!

Gerry and Jim talk race phase training and how to apply that feel to racing. Sighting, a crucial element to open water success is covered in detail.   Thank you to Pr

Episode #133: Open Water Skills Put to USE!

Gerry and Jim talk the current phase of training, Open Water Skill Building and how to implement it into your training. Also covered, various endurance sport topics inclu

Episode #132: BIG Open Water Mistakes

Gerry and Jim chat over some hot topics in endurance sport right now including the move to bring the Ironman World Championships back to Kona,  World Championship Swim Pe

Episode #131: Sharpen Up!

Jim and Gerry talk about transitioning from the Foundation Phase into the Sharpening Phase of training.  This, along with a plethora of other topics, makes for and inform

Episode #130: Want A 10 Minute Head Start???

Jim and Gerry dive into ways to save time on course.  Bring a notebook you WILL be faster after this episode.   Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporti

Episode #129: Is Posture the Secret Sauce

Jim and Gerry talk technique in swimminng and running and how a key component to BOTH can lead to drastic gains. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supportin