Coach Gerry goes in depth into how to achieve great posture/tautness in swimming step by step with the progression and focal points each swimmer must stress in order to get the most out of their swim and make optimal gains.

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Gerry and Jim address the loss of Total Immersion Pioneer Terry Laughlin, then go on to chat about the current phase of training, taughtness.

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Gerry and Jim talk about the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI which took place last weekend. They go over what can be learned from the athletes who took top honors 

The post race interview can be seen HERE

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Gerry and Jim discuss several topics on this episode including the Good wolf versus the BAD wolf, working recovery into swim training, and how to get through those workouts that are not going so great.

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Jim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Turn Up the Heat, Dr. Phil Goglia to the show to talk about the specific needs of the athlete and how the individual athlete MUST approach nutrition in order to get the most out of performance.  

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For more information on Dr. Phil Goglia go to www.pfcnutrition.com

Also sitting in on this episode is Professional Triathlete and Coach Rebecca McKee.

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Professional Triathlete Rachel McBride joins Gerry and Jim to discuss her MAJOR breakthrough swim at Ironman Canada.  She details her race performance and what got her to this point.

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Jim and Gerry welcome the Owner of the company Sharkbanz, Davis Mersereau, to the studio to discuss sharks, their behavior, why swimmers get bit, and how Sharkbanz can help prevent those attacks.  

Go to www.sharkbanz.com for more information and to purchase yours

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Gerry and Jim discuss the 4 types of swimmers, differentiate each, and explain why and how each is individualized in it's specific approach.  Following the right program for the correct type of swimmer is paramount to the triathlete's success.  Here's why.

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Jim and Gerry discuss all of the elements a triathlete MUST practice in training in order to be best prepared for their open water swim races.  Sighting, deck-ups, drafting, pace line, race take out speed, close quarter swimming, etc.

Gerry's Sighting Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_9r_Tb9MSo&feature=youtu.be

Drafting in Crowded Quarters Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P-_2KCwktQ&feature=youtu.be

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Jim and Gerry welcome Triathlon Coach and Founder of PurplePatch Fitness Matt Dixon.  Matt shares his growth in the sport as one of the most successful coaches in the sport.  Matt goes on to share his coaching philosophies for swimmers regarding technique, schedule, progressions, etc.

www.purplepatchfitness.com

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