RE: Stroke recovery - not swim stroke- brain stroke.

no200fly — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:07:40 GMT

db2512- It sounds like you have done really well ... 29 for a 50 free after 2 months in the water and what you have been through is great. I do think the longer you swim, the more endurance you will develop and the less problems you will have with breathing. If you don't have the problem swimming slower, I would suggest that you try doing some sets where you do easy, moderate, hard swims paying attention to the differences in your breathing on each part and see what changes in your breathing rhythm or technique as you go faster. Part of the problem may be timing of your breaths when you have faster turnover of your arms. Maybe doing the moderate swim will help you find the problem. As Celestial suggested, a swim snorkel would allow you to build your endurance in the water which might help the breathing problem too. If you have not seen them, the new swim snorkels are made for competitive swimmers and help streamline and balance your stroke (eg. www.finisinc.com). Good luck to you.

RE: Stroke recovery - not swim stroke- brain stroke.

Stevepowell — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:08:26 GMT

Try *** or back?

RE: Stroke recovery - not swim stroke- brain stroke.

shera — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:15:44 GMT

I wonder if an occupational therapist could help. That's great you are swimming...good luck!

RE: Stroke recovery - not swim stroke- brain stroke.

Celestial — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:20:34 GMT

Try a swim snorkel www.finisinc.com/.../snorkels.html