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Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast

Jim Lubinski

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...

Episodes

20 of 148 episodes

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...

50:42Aug 26, 2026

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...

01:04:40Jul 31, 2026

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 dia...

59:09Jun 16, 2026

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...

01:03:20May 7, 2026

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, e...

01:05:18Apr 16, 2026

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 stru...

58:07Mar 6, 2026

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...

53:29Jan 23, 2026

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 a...

47:56Dec 12, 2025

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. T...

01:12:56Nov 18, 2025

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!...

57:27Oct 17, 2025

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...

01:06:02Sep 26, 2025

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 I...

01:12:45Aug 27, 2025

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...

01:08:59Aug 1, 2025

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....

01:20:32Jul 18, 2025

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...

59:54Jun 25, 2025

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, variou...

58:19May 30, 2025

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 Kon...

01:09:22May 7, 2025

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...

01:03:55Apr 23, 2025

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...

59:36Apr 9, 2025

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...

01:07:26Mar 19, 2025