It is not a stretch to say that breaststroke is about 1/3 of my IM. I know my timing if off, but my kick really stinks. I have no excuse; I have a short axis body type and strong legs from running and weights. What can I do to fix my kick? Thanks!!
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I too am struggling with my breastroke, which by compromised shoulder default is currently my best stroke. Having learned and competed breastroke in the late 60's/early 70's my flat and long stroke is way behind the times. I've worked at the new (new to me anyway since getting back in the water) wave-style stroke and am having an itty-bitty bit of success--long way to go though. What I wonder as I read thru this and other threads about breastroke is what are some of everyone's times! Is it a no-no to ask such a question on the forum? :confused: If so, please forgive me :bow:; if not what times does everyone swim their 50, 100 & 200 breastroke in?
My 50 is about :41; 100 @ 1:33 and my 200 -- I'd rather not say. My hope is to have my 50 under 38 and my 100 under 1:28 by Nationals 2008 provided I am actually able to train for most of this next year injury free! I guess age is somewhat a factor in regards to time--I'm 51.
I really have learned alot from everyone's comments and various article links. Thanks!
I too am struggling with my breastroke, which by compromised shoulder default is currently my best stroke. Having learned and competed breastroke in the late 60's/early 70's my flat and long stroke is way behind the times. I've worked at the new (new to me anyway since getting back in the water) wave-style stroke and am having an itty-bitty bit of success--long way to go though. What I wonder as I read thru this and other threads about breastroke is what are some of everyone's times! Is it a no-no to ask such a question on the forum? :confused: If so, please forgive me :bow:; if not what times does everyone swim their 50, 100 & 200 breastroke in?
My 50 is about :41; 100 @ 1:33 and my 200 -- I'd rather not say. My hope is to have my 50 under 38 and my 100 under 1:28 by Nationals 2008 provided I am actually able to train for most of this next year injury free! I guess age is somewhat a factor in regards to time--I'm 51.
I really have learned alot from everyone's comments and various article links. Thanks!
