Gerry and Jim sit down to talk about the new Tower 26 website, their 2018 Kona schedule, and the athlete's thinking that they MUST start training at a specific phase of training instead of just starting training.

NOTE: The Kona podcast next week will be posted as SOON as the podcast is recorded so athletes who cannot attend the LIVE show will be able to access the information as soon as possible.

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Gerry and Jim talk about their up coming trip to Kona, the live show they will record race week, and the NEW Tower 26 Kona apparel NOW AVAILABLE. Buy it here!

Then the two go on to speak about how necessary swim lessons and swim consultations are for triathletes and what a swim lesson/consultation should entail.

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Jim and Gerry discuss 2 open water workouts every triathlete MUST DO in order to be best prepared for race day.

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Gerry and Jim welcome world renown Chef and Television Personality Gordon Ramsey to the studio to discuss his history as an athlete, his take on how to approach daily nutrition, and information regarding his foundation the Great Ormond Street Hospital

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Coach Paul Newsome of www.swimsmooth.com joins Gerry and Jim in studio to discuss Paul's career as an athlete, the rise of Swim Smooth in the triathlon world, and Paul's philosophy on how to approach different types of swimmers

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Triathlon Taren of Youtube/Podcast fame sits in to discuss his rise as a triathlon personality. He fills us in on how he has gained fast success in the triathlon market though his informative and entertaining videos, and his world renown podcast.

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Gerry and Jim sit down to record their first ever video podcast along with the audio podcast. The two go into the Open Water Skill building phase, 1000/100tt results from the Tower 26 Athletes, and the Good/Bad training sessions.

View the Tower 26 Video Podcast here

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Gerry and Jim welcome 9 time Gold Medal Swimmer Mark Spitz to the Tower 26 Studios. Mark dives into his experience in the 1972 Olympics and how he overcame some mental hurdles to accomplish the feat of earning 7 gold medals in that Olympics alone.

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Jim and Gerry welcome back strength coach Erin Carson to the show to speak this time about swim specific strength work. She offers here free app to our listeners found at www.ecfitboulder.com. After the chat with Erin, Gerry and Jim go into the results of Oceanside 70.3 swim and the successes of the Tower 26 swimmers.

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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Jim and Gerry welcome strength coach Erin Carson to the show to speak about swim specific mobility and strength work. She offers here free app to our listeners found at www.ecfitboulder.com. After the chat with Erin, Gerry and Jim go into the details of the NEW Oceanside 70.3 swim course and how to best attack it on race day.

Tower 26 recommended equipment

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After the topic of the episode is covered, the athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected]. 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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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the Intro/Outro music.

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