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 Olympic sports to improve triathlon performance. They also explore decision-making in injury management and the value of technical focus in training. Key Topics Heat training and sauna use for endurance athletes Technical swimming skills and common flaws The importance of structured training and mental models Decision-making in injury management and racing Insights from Olympic hockey and speed skating Chapters 00:00 Podcast Format Changes and Sauna Introduction 02:57 Training with the USA Triathlon Elite Team 06:03 Technique and Alignment in Swimming 10:13 Lessons from Olympic Sports and Athlete Development 15:02 The Importance of Technique in High-Level Competition 20:05 Lindsey Vonn's Decision to Compete and Athlete Support 26:05 Making Tough Decisions in Sports Injuries 27:35 Understanding Athlete Decision-Making 30:41 The Importance of Long-Term Health in Racing 32:43 Technique vs. Volume in Training 36:30 Managing Injuries and Training Load 40:34 Social Media Pressure in Athletic Performance 43:51 Evaluating Quality of Work Beyond Controversies 48:29 Workout of the Episode: Pacing and Technique 55:48 Transitioning to the Sharpening Phase 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 to

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Episode # 143: What Should Elite Athletes and Amateurs BOTH Focus ON? is an episode from Triathlon Swimming with TOWER 26- Be Race Ready Podcast by Jim Lubinski.

This episode is 58:07 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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