• Ep #125: TOWER 26 Impacted by Southern California Fires
    Jan 16 2025

    Donate to the TOWER 26 Athletes who lost so much here

    Gerry and Jim sit down to chat about how TOWER 26 Athletes have been impacted by the recent fires in Southern California.

    Adding to the content of the show the two then dive into propulsion and how to properly execute the propulsove phase of the swim stroke.

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    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 www.TOWER26.com

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    1 hr
  • Episode #124: Alignment, Improve Your Breathing Mechanics
    Dec 19 2024

    Gerry and Jim dive deeper into how to keep everything in a nice tight channel when you breathe. Be sure to check out the youtube video here for the examples used in the episode.

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode #123: Alignment in Swimming and Swim Video Scoring
    Dec 5 2024

    Gerry and Jim talk about the importance of alignment in swimming while breaking down listeners swim videos. Submit your swim video to gerry@tower26.com.

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    55 mins
  • Episode #122: Tautness Talk with LIVE Q and A
    Nov 14 2024

    Gerry and Jim cover a ton of great educaional info on this episode incuding tautness, Kona, FORM Goggles, wetsuits, technical phase workout specifics, etc. Enjoy! You can also view this episode on YouTube here.

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode #121: Technical Phase Ramp Up, Kona Talk, and Much More
    Oct 24 2024

    Gerry and Jim cover a good amout of endurance sport related topics on this, not to be missed, episode.

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode #120: When to Call it a Season and What's Next???
    Oct 12 2024

    Gerry and Jim discuss the season long progression and when that progression should blend into the next phase of training. Also discussed is masters swimming versus triathlon swimming, Cam Wurf and Kona, and MUCH MORE! Enjoy!

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    53 mins
  • Episode #119: Pacing, Pacing, Pacing
    Sep 18 2024

    Gerry and Jim go deep into why pacing is important and why Strava is NOT important. So many good take-a-ways throughout this episode.

    For the workout of the episode go here

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode #118: Take Aways From the Paris Olympic Games
    Aug 21 2024

    Gerry and Jim dive into several events that took place duning the Paris Olympics covering learnings and tying those learnings to how our listeners can perform better by watching the best compete.

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    For Swim Video Analysis email: contact@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 www.TOWER26.com

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    56 mins