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 5:45am Pacific Time THIS Monday(12/15) use this link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84644309264?pwd=oLPX2PEJaCOnJxgdJTuQ7ELX5bWwoJ.1 Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 Elite Minds FastCat Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 Elite Minds FastCat Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 Emails, and MORE! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 https://training.tower26.com 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.
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 including the Enhanced Games, Kona Qualification, Swim Strength Training. Enjoy! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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
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 Performances, Pro Atheltes doing the right work, and USA Swimming's failures in producing Olympic medals and how the coaching at the top level has to take a different approach. Read more on this subject here. https://dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/what-countries-are-best-at-the-olympic-10k-marathon-swim/ Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 informative, educational, entertaining episode. Enjoy! Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Jim and Gerry welcome Legendary Triathlete and Founder of CAF Bob Babbitt and Zuma Beach Triathlon Race Director Michael Epstein to the show. A walk down the triathlon memory lane with talk of the roots of triathlon. After Bob and Michael log off, Jim and Gerry get into a swim video analysis. To register for the Zuma Beach Triathlon click here: https://zumabeachtriathlon.org/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA-voGhg2XEkbEC9D5owQ-SNDQwcBS&gclid=CjwKCAiAqrG9BhAVEiwAaPu5zk_fPe1NfQoDuvu7cpjnIr7sarig5Uv9-vpuBpMFsDQlYTFhLEBlbxoCPFwQAvD_BwE Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner Go to coaching.tower26.com to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Jim and Gerry discuss ways an athlete can optimize performance to get the most out of the effort. The two touch on Peter Attia's podcast as well as the Zuma Beach Triathlon. A ton of great info. Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Jim and Gerry talk about the foundation phase of trianing and how to apply it at this time of the year. The two also talk about the Coeur Sports Charity Ride for TOWER 26 Athletes happening this Saturday at 6am Pacific Time Sign up to Ride Here. Watch the Youtube video of this podcast here Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link. For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Donate to the TOWER 26 Athletes who lost so much here Gerry and Jim sit down to chat about how TOWER 26 Athletes have been impacted by the recent fires in Southern California. Adding to the content of the show the two then dive into propulsion and how to properly execute the propulsive phase of the swim stroke. 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: gerry@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim dive deeper into how to keep everything in a nice tight channel when you breathe. Be sure to check out the youtube video here for the examples used in the episode. For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim talk about the importance of alignment in swimming while breaking down listeners swim videos. Submit your swim video to gerry@tower26.com. For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim cover a ton of great educaional info on this episode incuding tautness, Kona, FORM Goggles, wetsuits, technical phase workout specifics, etc. Enjoy! You can also view this episode on YouTube here. For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim cover a good amout of endurance sport related topics on this, not to be missed, episode. For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim discuss the season long progression and when that progression should blend into the next phase of training. Also discussed is masters swimming versus triathlon swimming, Cam Wurf and Kona, and MUCH MORE! Enjoy! For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim go deep into why pacing is important and why Strava is NOT important. So many good take-a-ways throughout this episode. For the workout of the episode go 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim dive into several events that took place duning the Paris Olympics covering learnings and tying those learnings to how our listeners can perform better by watching the best compete. 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
On this special episode, Gerry and Jim sit in with Mark Goddard, Head of Sales and Marketing for Zoot, on the Team Zoot Weekly Call to discuss the Worldwide success of Team Zoot. The three go on to discuss open water triathlon swimming and how to gain the most benefit from your training. An extremely informative discussion. 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
Gerry and Jim talk about intergrating race feel/tacticts/tools into your pool sessions and how to do this. Plenty examples are given of actual TOWER 26 Workouts. Enjoy! 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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! Get ready to learn together with the guest hosts during this informative episode! Dr. Stacy Sims is a world-renowned research scientist, innovator, business owner, athlete, and all-around endurance sports industry superstar. She is an expert in exercise physiology and leader in the field of sports performance and nutrition in female athletes. To learn more about Dr. Sims and her important work, including links to her books, courses, scientific publications, honors, and industry partners, visit: https://www.drstacysims.com Watch Dr. Sims' "Women Are Not Small Men" TEDx Talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/stacy_sims_women_are_not_small_men_a_paradigm_shift_in_the_science_of_nutrition?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare 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 Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 Plan Go to www.training.tower26.com to join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
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 join the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@tower26.com To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at jim@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 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.
