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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 #148: Paint By Numbers ???

    Episode #148: Paint By Numbers ???

    August 26, 2026
    50m

    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


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    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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