In the finals of the 1500 at Worlds, I noticed that all of the swimmers were breathing on the first stroke coming out of their turns instead of taking a pull with the deeper arm and breathing on the second stroke. Any thoughts?
This isn't a question relating to distance freestyle but it is a question about breathing in a freestyle event. In a 50m long course freestyle event, I'm taking a single breath. My question: where in the course of the swim should I take my breath? At the 25m mark? Will that quick breath at 25m allow enough time for the oxygen to reach my muscles before the end of the race? If I take my breath sooner than the 25m mark will I feel like my lungs will explode prior to finishing the race? Will my streamline and technique fall apart as I focus solely on my desperate desire to seek oxygen? Thoughts?
This isn't a question relating to distance freestyle but it is a question about breathing in a freestyle event. In a 50m long course freestyle event, I'm taking a single breath. My question: where in the course of the swim should I take my breath? At the 25m mark? Will that quick breath at 25m allow enough time for the oxygen to reach my muscles before the end of the race? If I take my breath sooner than the 25m mark will I feel like my lungs will explode prior to finishing the race? Will my streamline and technique fall apart as I focus solely on my desperate desire to seek oxygen? Thoughts?
