I was always wondering how much time you can shave down in like, 1 year .It is very interesting to know some experiences you had, guys - i.e. what is the biggest time improvement you ever had in one year.Any stroke and distance are welcome :-)))
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My freestyle stroke count is around 10 to 12 strokes per 25 yards (so 5 to 6 stroke cycles per 25 yards) WHEN I am at "cruising" speed (as opposed to full blown out race speed) ...and then I am really stretching my stroke out and trying to get as much distance per stroke as I can.....I have never heard of anyone who could average 8 strokes per 25.....But I'm not saying it's impossible by any means....Maybe that person is some kind of distance swimmer that has naturally developed a longer stroke??
It is very impressive though! Another possibility is that the person really meant 8 stroke cycles instead of 8 individual strokes (so 8 with each arm instead of 4 with each arm)?? .....a simple misunderstanding perhaps??....If, however, that person did really mean 8 strokes per 25, then I am very impressed!! (and jealous)!
newmastersswimmer
My freestyle stroke count is around 10 to 12 strokes per 25 yards (so 5 to 6 stroke cycles per 25 yards) WHEN I am at "cruising" speed (as opposed to full blown out race speed) ...and then I am really stretching my stroke out and trying to get as much distance per stroke as I can.....I have never heard of anyone who could average 8 strokes per 25.....But I'm not saying it's impossible by any means....Maybe that person is some kind of distance swimmer that has naturally developed a longer stroke??
It is very impressive though! Another possibility is that the person really meant 8 stroke cycles instead of 8 individual strokes (so 8 with each arm instead of 4 with each arm)?? .....a simple misunderstanding perhaps??....If, however, that person did really mean 8 strokes per 25, then I am very impressed!! (and jealous)!
newmastersswimmer
