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TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

Di: Gerry Rodrigues Jim Lubinski
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 Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26 was created by Triathlon's go-to swim expert Coach, Gerry Rodrigues, and USAT Certified Coach/Professional Triathlete, Jim Lubinski. These podcasts will help triathletes get the most return out of their swim preparation by covering all the essential topics and ingredients that are necessary to make triathletes better and safer swimmers. Through Gerry's countless years of coaching thousands of triathletes and Jim's racing/training/coaching experience, the two will take on all topics relevant to triathlon swimming. Corsa e jogging
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  • Episode #150: How Preparation Pays Off

    Episode #150: How Preparation Pays Off
    Nov 2 2026
    Hosts Jim and Coach Gerry Rodriguezs connect Jim's first Kona Ironman to practical lessons on race-specific preparation, fueling, pacing, and adapting to extreme open-water conditions. They also discuss balancing triathlon with other priorities, super-shoes and injury concerns, the changing economics of local races, swim technique, and community. keywords #Kona #Ironman #triathlontraining #openwater #swimming #racespecificpreparation. #endurance #fueling #triathlon #pacing #swimtechnique #supershoes #triathloncommunity key topics Jim describes Kona's rough swim, shifting 40-mile headwinds, rain, humidity, and the need to prepare for the event's specific conditions. Coach Gerry explains how stretch-cord strength, muscular endurance, core control, and open-water feel help swimmers handle rough seas. Jim holds his bike effort near a 142 bpm average, but his fueling plan was mismatched to that lower intensity; Coke and broth helped him rally late in the run. The hosts argue that athletes targeting Kona benefit from prolonged, specific training in its heat and terrain rather than relying on altitude training alone. Matthew Marquardt's three priorities - close relationships, medical school, and triathlon - prompt a discussion of balance, family, and training quality. The hosts debate super-shoes, performance benefits, stability, and reported calf, Achilles, knee, and other injury concerns. They question why local triathlon participation and annual memberships have fallen while Ironman races sell out, and consider the sport's retention problem. Coach Gerry outlines the technical swim phase: recovery, body tautness, kicking drills, controlled effort progressions, and wall push-offs. The episode also covers race execution lessons from major running and triathlon results, an upcoming virtual triathlon, and making time to give back. takeaways The only way to prepare for extreme conditions is to prepare in extreme conditions. We adapt to the stress we're placed under. You gotta hit the bullseye every day. If I try to balance more than three at once, things start to fall apart. You have to respect that location. You just don't know what the end is gonna bring. It's all about execution, training for the specificity and pacing it within yourself. This is the time where we need to make advantage of the opportunities that's in front of you and be present in every session. It's mainly about teaching you what to do with your legs and how to maintain that good taut posture. Give back. Use these last two months of the year, guys, to give back. key frameworks Bullseye priorities Good wolf, bad wolf Technical swim phase: body foundation and tautness action items For a Kona-targeted race, practice in race-specific heat, terrain, wind, and open-water conditions when feasible. Match fueling plans to the actual effort level and conditions expected on race day; rehearse the strategy during training. Set two or three core priorities, then fit other commitments around them. In technical swim sessions, focus on body tautness, wall push-offs, leg management, and progressively controlled efforts. Check Tower 26's social pages for information about its first-week-of-December virtual triathlon. Look for practical ways to give time and support to family and community. sound bites "You have to respect that location." "It's all about execution." "Thunder and Lightning." Chapters 00:00 Coaching adjustments and the value of being present 02:26 Why strength alone doesn't transfer to swimming 04:21 Jim's first Kona: a rough swim and race-day adversity 07:09 Building power and open-water feel for difficult conditions 09:26 Why Kona's conditions demand location-specific preparation 13:22 Forty miles of headwind and the importance of respecting the course 17:45 Pacing and fueling lessons from Jim's Kona run 22:10 Matthew Marquardt's priorities and the case for balance 27:47 Fresh legs, smart execution, and racing beyond expectations 34:17 Super-shoes: speed, stability, and injury concerns 41:48 Local race participation, prices, and membership retention 55:15 Good wolf, bad wolf, and staying present in training 57:40 Technical-phase swim workout and body tautness 01:04:12 Listener mail, virtual triathlon, and giving back 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://...
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • Episode #149: Being Honest

    Episode #149: Being Honest
    Oct 1 2026

    In this episode, Jim and Gerry discuss heat training for Kona, race strategies, the importance of mental calmness, and analyze recent triathlon performances and organizational challenges in USA triathlon.


    keywords

    Kona, heat training, triathlon performance, race strategy, US triathlon, athlete retention, doping, sports organization, mental toughness, endurance training


    key topics

    Heat training and adaptation for Kona
    Race strategy and course analysis
    Mental calmness and performance
    US triathlon performance analysis
    Organizational and retention challenges in US triathlon
    Doping and drug testing in sports
    Lessons from other sports organizations
    Athlete motivation and community building


    guest name

    Jim Lubinski and Gerry Rodrigues


    key frameworks

    Heat adaptation process
    Performance mental model
    Organizational culture change


    action items

    Implement heat training metrics and tools
    Focus on mental calmness during races
    Address organizational culture and retention issues in US triathlon
    Adopt successful organizational models from other sports


    sound bites

    "I've been heat adapting since July."
    "Relaxation is key to peak performance."
    "Doping stories changed the sport forever."


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Kona Heat Preparation
    01:49 Heat Training Tools and Metrics
    03:54 Kona Course and Race Strategy
    07:13 Recent Race Performances and Analysis
    10:02 The Art of Performance and Mental Calmness
    14:53 Doping, Drug Testing, and Ethical Challenges
    19:58 US Triathlon Organizational Challenges
    29:48 Retention and Community in Triathlon
    39:48 Lessons from Other Sports Organizations
    49:55 Future of US Triathlon and Closing Remarks

    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.
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    1 ora e 5 min
  • Episode #148: Paint By Numbers ???

    Episode #148: Paint By Numbers ???
    Aug 26 2026

    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 share insights from recent races, training tips, and the value of experience over trends.


    keywords

    #training #racestrategy #swimming #coaching #athletic #performance #mindfulness #durability #pacing #innovation


    key topics

    The importance of pacing and effort management in races
    How to train for durability and muscular endurance
    The role of art and science in coaching and training
    Insights from recent record-breaking performances
    The impact of water temperature and environmental factors on training and racing
    The value of experience and adaptability over rigid systems


    sound bites

    "Putting in the work quietly builds the durability."
    "Art in coaching is about feeling, not just data."
    "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast."


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
    01:58 Behind the Scenes of Race Day Preparation
    04:53 Lessons from Recent Record-Breaking Performances
    10:10 The Art and Science of Coaching and Training
    14:47 The Role of Pacing and Effort in Endurance Sports
    19:59 Training for Durability and Muscular Endurance
    24:51 Innovations and Trends in Sports Training
    30:07 Water Temperature Guidelines and Environmental Factors
    35:14 The Importance of Experience and Adaptability
    40:04 Upcoming Events and Personal Training Goals


    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.
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    51 min
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