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    TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

    TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

    About

    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.

    Hosted By

    Gerry Rodrigues, Jim Lubinski

    Episode #144: Unlock Your Triathlon Potential. Secrets to Success

    Episode #144: Unlock Your Triathlon Potential. Secrets to Success

    April 16, 2026
    1h 5m

     

    Jim Lubinski and Gerry Rodrigues discuss race strategies, training techniques, and the evolving landscape of triathlon and college sports, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills, adaptability, and scientific training methods.

     


     key  topics

    Race strategy evolution with new draft zone rules
    Importance of foundational swimming mechanics and tautness
    Training tools and techniques for open water success
    Impact of college transfer rules on athlete development
    Nutrition and recovery science in triathlon training

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
    03:03 Coaching Insights and Athlete Behavior
    05:45 Nutrition and Race Day Strategies
    09:53 Race Dynamics and Pro Athlete Performance
    21:57 Changing Mindsets in Triathlon Racing
    28:48 The Importance of Structural Integrity in Swimming
    32:01 The Changing Landscape of College Sports
    41:35 Recognizing Outstanding Athletic Performances
    50:18 Innovations in Swimming Technology and Training

     resources

    Precision Hydration - https://www.precisionhydration.com/
    Form Goggle - https://www.formswim.com/
    Finis Tempo Trainer - https://www.finis.com/
    Coaching Tower 26 - https://coaching.tower26.com/
    Freestyle Biomechanics by Jan Yoss - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C123XYZ

     

     

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