Distance per stroke

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I've been trying to reduce my distance per stroke for the last three months but whatever I do, I can't break the 18 strokes per 25 meter barrier. I stretch, I pull etc, but I just can't get there. I think it may be because I'm not getting enough power out of the left side...I'm right handed and therefore tend to use that side of my body for the most power...any suggestions? -dd
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  • Former Member
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    I've been following this thread with interest. Like many others, I too have been experimenting recently with stroke reduction. Here are my own observations. (By the way, I'm 5 feet 10 ins tall, aged 43.) First, for the last few years I've coached myself to routinely use 2 butterfly kicks off every turn during streamling while swimming front crawl. Usually, in (for me) moderately fast swimming, (e.g 73-75secs/100m pace) I use 16 strokes on each 25 metre length. Having experimented with slowing down my stroke, I can get this stroke count down to 12 strokes per 25 metres (plus I then struggle to maintain about 78 secs/100 m pace.) ... and now the problem .... How on earth are you supposed to maintain bilateral breathing off this kind of stroke rate? Off 12 strokes per length, breathing every 3 arm strokes would equate to taking just 4 breaths per length. Is that REALLY supposed to be sufficient for ones oxygen needs? Comments + findings from others would be appreciated.
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  • Former Member
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    I've been following this thread with interest. Like many others, I too have been experimenting recently with stroke reduction. Here are my own observations. (By the way, I'm 5 feet 10 ins tall, aged 43.) First, for the last few years I've coached myself to routinely use 2 butterfly kicks off every turn during streamling while swimming front crawl. Usually, in (for me) moderately fast swimming, (e.g 73-75secs/100m pace) I use 16 strokes on each 25 metre length. Having experimented with slowing down my stroke, I can get this stroke count down to 12 strokes per 25 metres (plus I then struggle to maintain about 78 secs/100 m pace.) ... and now the problem .... How on earth are you supposed to maintain bilateral breathing off this kind of stroke rate? Off 12 strokes per length, breathing every 3 arm strokes would equate to taking just 4 breaths per length. Is that REALLY supposed to be sufficient for ones oxygen needs? Comments + findings from others would be appreciated.
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