Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
05-04-2018
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,410
Novaswimmer, this makes perfect sense, totally...
Novaswimmer, this makes perfect sense, totally relatable, well said.
I think I'm at that "air regulation" discovery stage, just need to find it, and I will.
I am now in my mid 60s and sometimes...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
04-14-2018
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,410
Hello Werner and coach Bob, thanks for your...
Hello Werner and coach Bob, thanks for your comments.
I breath every 2nd stroke, left side. I try to exhale continuously through the stroke with a final push to empty as I surface, and I follow my...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
04-13-2018
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,410
Gasping
Hoping someone can offer some advice.
Swimming freestyle, after 100 - 150 meters I get the urge to stop and I know why ... poor breathing technique. As I exhale and mouth breaks water I then seem...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-11-2018
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,832
Todays swim
I like to ruminate after my swims.
Precursor: I am 63, been swimming only 8 years, am slow, curious and my goal has been, and still is, swimming 1 km continuous freestyle.
I start my swim with 100...
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Forum: Freestyle
12-20-2017
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,906
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Forum: Freestyle
12-05-2017
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Replies: 49
Views: 13,836
A little embarrassed to say but I am recently...
A little embarrassed to say but I am recently just discovering rotation. Interesting, the more I rotate the easier the movement through the water seems, described by someone as rolling like a log...
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Forum: Freestyle
11-11-2017
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,279
Hey Mike, I think you are right, I think I saw...
Hey Mike, I think you are right, I think I saw Terry demonstrate in a 20M pool and suggested it could be done in 3 push offs.
Good for you to be able to do this, it takes balance but also a good...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-28-2017
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Replies: 32
Views: 15,998
I am a late age swimmer because of Terry....
I am a late age swimmer because of Terry. Swimming has become part of my life now. Through my last 7 years of self teaching I've felt Terry's presence, he took the time to reply to my posts on this...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-30-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,111
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Forum: Freestyle
09-27-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,111
Tension, Relax, Taut
Reduce tension ... be relaxed ... but stay taut.
Release head, relax neck, face, hands, shoulders, ankles. Keep core taut.
Drive hand to target, stay patient, slow pull, quick recovery.
I don't...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-01-2017
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,311
Well said Danny. I feel and am experiencing the...
Well said Danny. I feel and am experiencing the exact same thing. As a self taught swimmer my technique is evolving but it is what it is, and I continue to look to reduce tension. My limit is about...
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Forum: Freestyle
03-12-2017
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,524
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Forum: Freestyle
03-11-2017
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Replies: 12
Views: 32,584
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Forum: Links and References
03-06-2017
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,522
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Forum: Freestyle
02-09-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,975
Hey Tom, a good physiotherapist may help. They...
Hey Tom, a good physiotherapist may help. They can analyze an injury and determine its root cause. I had tennis elbow last year (not swim related), no fun, stayed with me the better part of a year....
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Forum: Freestyle
02-08-2017
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,739
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Forum: Freestyle
02-03-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,931
Yes, good question, I turned off that palm up...
Yes, good question, I turned off that palm up focus the other day to see how my hand was oriented the old way, just to compare. So, for reference, if palm up is 180 degrees then my old hand position...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-29-2017
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,928
I am not a coach but I did read a post recently...
I am not a coach but I did read a post recently that suggested forcing your face a little low then by releasing it, it will move to a neutral position, relax the neck muscles. Try it a few times, it...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-29-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,931
Incremental improvements
I am in my 7th year of self taught TI style front crawl. It's been a long and rewarding process. I have realised over time that it's the little focuses that result in improvements.
I recently read...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
01-18-2017
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Replies: 20
Views: 28,145
Hello Eric, if you are still out...
Hello Eric, if you are still out there.
Bi-lateral breathing is coming along, slow but sure. I have been working on balance and control through skate and whole stroke, both sides, but more focus on...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
12-14-2016
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Replies: 20
Views: 28,145
Thanks for your interest and suggestions. I...
Thanks for your interest and suggestions. I appreciate everyone's contribution and suggestions to help me with my swimming deficiencies.
Eric, I definitely have less flexibility turning my head to...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
12-11-2016
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Replies: 20
Views: 28,145
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
12-04-2016
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Replies: 20
Views: 28,145
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
12-03-2016
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Replies: 20
Views: 28,145
Weak side breathing
I continue to struggle with weak side breathing. My mouth is probably 4 inches below water level on my weak side rotation. I could raise my head and reach to find air but I am trying to avoid this....
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Forum: Freestyle
08-11-2016
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,758
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