TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

Gerry and Jim go over swim adaptation and the time it takes to ingrain aspects of your swim into your workouts.  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_...

Gerry and Jim speak to a new Project 2018 athlete and how the season will progress from this point on. 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 emai...

Gerry and Jim break down a very dense swim session which contains components of each aspect of the stroke: Taughtness, Alignment, and Propulsion 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 b...

Jim and Gerry review the gains of the 2017 Tower 26 Project Athletes and go over their keys to achieving success in 2017 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...

Gerry and Jim begin the discussion on the second aspect of the swim technique phase of training, alignment.  They discuss what happens when a swimmer becomes misaligned and why this is detrimental to performance. 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, a...

Coach Gerry goes in depth into how to achieve great posture/tautness in swimming step by step with the progression and focal points each swimmer must stress in order to get the most out of their swim and make optimal gains. 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...

Gerry and Jim address the loss of Total Immersion Pioneer Terry Laughlin, then go on to chat about the current phase of training, taughtness. 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 a...

Gerry and Jim talk about the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI which took place last weekend. They go over what can be learned from the athletes who took top honors  The post race interview can be seen HERE  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, a...

Gerry and Jim discuss several topics on this episode including the Good wolf versus the BAD wolf, working recovery into swim training, and how to get through those workouts that are not going so great. 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 topi...

Jim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Turn Up the Heat , Dr. Phil Goglia to the show to talk about the specific needs of the athlete and how the individual athlete MUST approach nutrition in order to get the most out of performance.   Buy Turn Up the Heat here For more information on Dr. Phil Goglia go to www.pfcnutrition.com Also sitting in on this episode is Professional Triathlete an...

Professional Triathlete Rachel McBride joins Gerry and Jim to discuss her MAJOR breakthrough swim at Ironman Canada.  She details her race performance and what got her to this point.  Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  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 i...

Jim and Gerry welcome the Owner of the company Sharkbanz, Davis Mersereau, to the studio to discuss sharks, their behavior, why swimmers get bit, and how Sharkbanz can help prevent those attacks.   Go to  www.sharkbanz.com  for more information and to purchase yours Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode i...

Gerry and Jim discuss the 4 types of swimmers, differentiate each, and explain why and how each is individualized in it's specific approach.  Following the right program for the correct type of swimmer is paramount to the triathlete's success.  Here's why. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is covered,...

Jim and Gerry discuss all of the elements a triathlete MUST practice in training in order to be best prepared for their open water swim races.  Sighting, deck-ups, drafting, pace line, race take out speed, close quarter swimming, etc. Gerry's Sighting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_9r_Tb9MSo&feature=youtu.be Drafting in Crowded Quarters Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P-_2KCwktQ...

Jim and Gerry welcome Triathlon Coach and Founder of PurplePatch Fitness Matt Dixon.  Matt shares his growth in the sport as one of the most successful coaches in the sport.  Matt goes on to share his coaching philosophies for swimmers regarding technique, schedule, progressions, etc. www.purplepatchfitness.com Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affil...

Gerry and Jom introduce Phase 4 of the swim season, Open Water Skill Building.  This phase is very important in the progression of a triathlete because of the performance gains and familiarity it provides the triathlete.  The details of the phase are described here.  Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode...

Jim and Gerry first discuss Gerry's list of swim technique DON'Ts as found on the Tower 26 Blog . Then they go on to discuss the in's and out's of the Swim Tempo Trainer and how to properly use this vital tool in training to help with cadence, pacing, speed, etc. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is c...

Gerry and Jim discuss the Tower 26 Project Athletes and their individual progression.  Next, they get into a discussion about smart watches and how they can help/hinder the athlete in the water. Finishing up with an Oceanside 70.3 recap.   Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Affiliate Program. After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete ques...

Gerry and Jim talk about the transition from the Base Phase of the season to the Sharpening Phase of the season. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26  for the Oceanside 70.3 swim course detail and tips. 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 g...

Gerry and Jim first discuss proper head position in swimming and how to achieve that position within the swim stroke. After a detailed description of head position, they go into the different effort levels in swimming.  Why is it important to train at different efforts i.e. 60%, 70%, 80%,90%? That question is answered on this episode. Dancing Dot Head Position Example: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Gerry and Jim discuss why swim sets are shorter than the typical run or bike interval sessions then go on to a new feature of the show, Rapid Fire! Here is our EVF YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Q8tLoN_AmKM 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 t...

Gerry and Jim break down the myth of Early Vertical Forearm and why it might not be the best choice for triathlete swimmers.  After that discussion a bit more information is given about the Tower 26 Subscription Plan, www.obstri.com/tower26 Here is our EVF YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Q8tLoN_AmKM   After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for t...

Gerry and Jim 1st speak to 2017 Tower 26 Project Athlete Christelle Balestra.  Then they go on to explain the Tower 26 Subscription Service and answer some commonly asked questions about the subscription plan. 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 emai...

Gerry and Jim bring everyone up to speed on the progress of the 2017 Tower 26 Project Members, then get into how and why we structure swim workouts the way we do at this point in the season.  Gerry goes on to discuss the NEW Tower 26 Subscription Plan and when the launch will be.  After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is r...

Tower 26 Projet 2017 Athlete Danny Garcia is in studio to discuss his interesting history.  Then, Jim and Gerry review the 4 essential ingredients to becoming a better triathlon swimmer while introducing the Tower 26 subscription service. After the chat, 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 em...