The latest threads clearly reveal that the vast majority of masters swimmers wish breaststroke did not exist (except Peter, Allen, Aquafeisty, and a possiblely experimenting SCY freestyler). So why does everyone hate breaststroke? :mad:
I'll go first. I hated it when I was young because it was too slow, I never learned how to do it right, and I never learned the wave action because it didn't exist when I was young. I can't seem do get the timing right now. And I have no excuse. Unlike my shoulder, my knees are fully intact. Not sure I have the gumption or time to put in 100,000 yards for a complete overhaul on a stroke I don't swim in meets. But I'd like to be able to fake it in IMs ...
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Allen can hold his own, he just went back to the gym to work on his calves some more:drink:
Allen is the total package, good arms, good legs, great technique. Of the three technique is the most important.
Allen, backstroke can be a beautiful stroke, just not when you and I swim it:dunno:
There are three types of swimmers, those who are good at arms and legs opposed in motion like free and back, those who do arms and legs together like fly and breaststroke, and those unique individuals like Michael Phelps and Tracy Caulkins who do everything well.
I love butterfly, but have always been better at breaststroke.
Coffee is truly a wonder drug. It helps my memory, it helps my Asthma, it helps my swimming. It has helped me get raises at work, to get straight A's in post college classes, and it helps me get up each and every morning.
When you get OLD:snore: it can take a long time to get up. Chest and nasal very congested. Eyes nearly glued shut. Bones aching. I pull the SalonPas off my shoulders and back, and take a hit on the wonder drug. One cup of a good Hawaiian or Columbian brew and I am back in the human race again.:coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee:
Just had a sick thought, perhaps backstrokers can get their feet to point outwards by the technique in the movie Misery?
My grand daughter between 6 months and 18 months loved to amuze everyone by totally rotating her feet in circles, she could clap the soles of her feet together like the best breaststrokers. I can't wait to coach her:woot: She loves the water, like a true breaststroker you can't get her out of the tub. Did I mention her feet, huge feet perfect for breaststroke.
Whp says breaststrokers are not born:drink:
Sorry gang, I didn't get run off,I just had to go watch the Season Finale of Doctor Who. Do you guys sleep? I'm on the West Coast and about to go to bed and there are new posts. Wayne,glad to have you posting again!:banana:
Hey, Rich, Breastroke Guy,
I am not fickle, I am not offended, I am only opinionated :rofl:. And I think back from a very long time ago and I slightly remember the words staying "open-minded", but sometimes dementia sets in and I forget. What were you talking about?:joker:
Donna
Sorry gang, I didn't get run off,I just had to go watch the Season Finale of Doctor Who. Do you guys sleep? I'm on the West Coast and about to go to bed and there are new posts. Wayne,glad to have you posting again!:banana:
Allen:
Did you not read my post? I am a night owl. That's why I had to scratch the 50 *** at nationals in May. :thhbbb:
I was strickly speaking of the skinny distance runner, all 100 pounds of them. John Moffat tried pro bicycling after college, his legs were bigger than tree trunks.
Has this now become the pick on runners thread? I do not weigh a 100 pounds and have been known to run a lot.
I did see John Moffat's calves on video. They were indeed huge.
Come on Rich,give the Ladies a break. You don't want to start something now. You need all the good Karma you can get between now and that 200.
Allen, Donna and Fortress should know my posting habits well enough to know I'm teasing--them specifically rather than women in general.
If any of the ladies, or guys, feel I overstepped I apologise. My tongue is firmly planted in my cheek. Maybe I should have put more smilies in the post.
For the record I don't ruly hold such an inflated view of myself, or breaststroke.
If any of the ladies, or guys, feel I overstepped I apologise.
Since SwimStud told me to "bring it on," I am planning on writing an anti-breaststroke poem. Any contributions or thoughts on this topic are welcome.
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