Episode #5: TECHNIQUE - Build this foundation layer second: ALIGNMENT.

03/23/16 • 30 min

Gerry and Jim start off the show by recapping the previous episode's material before moving on to the topic of this episode, alignment. Gerry has crafted a training protocol intended to solve the alignment issues many triathletes face which, in turn, effect their swim.

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After the topic of the day, the Workout of the Episode is given, several athlete questions are answered, and the topic of the next show is revealed.

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After the topic of the day, the Workout of the Episode is given, several athlete questions are answered, and the topic of the next show is revealed.

For questions and comments Tweet us @Tower_26. To join the Tower 26 mailing list, see the equipment Tower 26 swimmers use, and to listen to the podcast go to www.tower26.com

Thanks to Tom Hiel for the intro/outro music. Get more information on Tom here.

Previous Episode

Episode #4: TECHNIQUE - Build the foundation first: TAUTNESS.

Gerry and Jim start the discussion on swim technique and what aspects of the swim stroke are most vital when dealing with a triathlete as a swimmer.

Through Gerry's years of coaching age group triathletes, as well as professional triathletes, he has come up with the most important elements a triathlete must focus on in order to get the most out of their triathlon swim.

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This episode focuses on the first aspect, with the other two coming in the following episodes.

Following the discussion on technique the Workout of the Episode is given and several athlete questions are answered received via Twitter @Tower_26 or [email protected].

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Thanks to Tom Hiel for the intro music heard on episode

Next Episode

Episode #6: TECHNIQUE - From foundation to fast: PROPULSION.

After recapping the first 2 phases of technique, Gerry and Jim address the third phase of the technique discussion by detailing propulsion and how it plays a role in your swim stroke.

After taking on propulsion, the Workout of the Episode is given, athlete questions are answered, and the topic for the next episode is revealed.

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Thanks to composer Tom Hiel for the intro/outro music