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 agree with Dorothy and Heather about this one. Before I would put forth money to re-learn a swimming technique, I would first look to someone at your pool that swims well, swims long, and swims easy. Many swimmers will want to help others and often feel privileged to try to help another swimmer. If not, there probably is a coach at your pool, whether it be a Masters or Age Group coach and they will give you advice and information about addressing your needs.
I would try this route first before I invested money and time on any "new way." What you need to find is your best method of swimming regardless of the title of the technique. And many swimmers do develop their own style of swimming through the months and years, and it serves them well.
And I do agree that not exhaling your air when your face is in the water will lead to hyperventilation and not being able to breathe well which leads to fatigue.
Where do you live?
Donna
I agree with Dorothy and Heather about this one. Before I would put forth money to re-learn a swimming technique, I would first look to someone at your pool that swims well, swims long, and swims easy. Many swimmers will want to help others and often feel privileged to try to help another swimmer. If not, there probably is a coach at your pool, whether it be a Masters or Age Group coach and they will give you advice and information about addressing your needs.
I would try this route first before I invested money and time on any "new way." What you need to find is your best method of swimming regardless of the title of the technique. And many swimmers do develop their own style of swimming through the months and years, and it serves them well.
And I do agree that not exhaling your air when your face is in the water will lead to hyperventilation and not being able to breathe well which leads to fatigue.
Where do you live?
Donna
