Hi,
I started swimming a couple of months ago following a running injury. I can't run at the moment so I thought I would keep fit by swimming, but my problem is I don't know how to breathe... I can barely do 25 mt and then I have to stop and rest for 30-60 seconds. I have no problem running (I completed my first half marathon in March) so I can't understand why this is so difficult..
I'm working with a teacher to improve my freestyle crawl technique (which was quite poor as I hadn't had much practice in the last 20 years or so...) and she says the breathing will come naturally, but after 2 months swimming twice a week I can't see any improvement... still cannot swim continously for more than 25 metres. I can do *** stroke or back stroke without stopping, it's just the freestyle what gets me completely out of breath.
Is there anything I can do to improve my breathing technique?
Thanks
Many thanks for the replies, I plan to stick with it, it's just frustrating to have to stop after each length on the pool...
I do not hold my breath, I can't do this because if I do water gets into my nose and my lungs, so every time my nose is under water, air is coming out, there's no other option for me... (I know some people can put their nose under water and no water will come in, but it's not my case)
I would look into those singing excercises.
Many thanks for the replies, I plan to stick with it, it's just frustrating to have to stop after each length on the pool...
I do not hold my breath, I can't do this because if I do water gets into my nose and my lungs, so every time my nose is under water, air is coming out, there's no other option for me... (I know some people can put their nose under water and no water will come in, but it's not my case)
I would look into those singing excercises.
