I have always been a good breaststroker. I can swim breaststroke for 1-2 miles without stopping with no problem. But I can't swim freestyle for a long distance. I have to stop and take a 30 second break for every 100 yards. Does anyone know what my problem is? Perhaps I don't have the correct technique? I have noticed when I am swimming freestyle, I don't feel as relax as when I am swimming breaststroke. Perhaps just lack of practice? Please help.
By the way, have anyone tried TI swimming? Is it worth it to take the TI workshop? Thank you all for your help.
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I reduced my stroke count by 20% with the same speed by applying TI.
I used to have the similar problem like yours in freestyle. Longer strokes gives you a bit more time to breath. I'm trying to make sure to exhale completely in the water before I turn to breath; that helps me to cruise more. That's one reason (I think) that you do not face this problem in breaststroke (due to longer strokes). But, ofcourse I would recommend you to have a coach if possible to correct your freestyle.
Enjoy your newfreestyle
:coffee:
I reduced my stroke count by 20% with the same speed by applying TI.
I used to have the similar problem like yours in freestyle. Longer strokes gives you a bit more time to breath. I'm trying to make sure to exhale completely in the water before I turn to breath; that helps me to cruise more. That's one reason (I think) that you do not face this problem in breaststroke (due to longer strokes). But, ofcourse I would recommend you to have a coach if possible to correct your freestyle.
Enjoy your newfreestyle
:coffee:
