Another newbie question: how do you keep count of how many strokes/lengths/laps?
Former Member
When I run, I well count on my fingers and it works pretty well, but I can't quite as easily have my fingernails pressing into my skin as I swim. Thanks in advance, B
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It takes me 15 to 16 strokes per 25 meters.
30-32 strokes:50m.
60-64 strokes:100m.
90-96 str:150m.
120-128 str:200m.
since it is not easy to count 3 digits; if I swim intervals of 200, I reset (start from zero) at 60-64 strokes, do another 60-64.
If I swim 400, I start breathing from right till 60s, from left another 60, R 60, L 60.
You can adjust it according to your stroke rate.
Another way is to use a wristwatch (when I forget my Speedo watch at home, I feel lost in the pool). If you know your tempo (i.e. 50m. in 50 sec, etc.) you will know where you are.
good luck
It takes me 15 to 16 strokes per 25 meters.
30-32 strokes:50m.
60-64 strokes:100m.
90-96 str:150m.
120-128 str:200m.
since it is not easy to count 3 digits; if I swim intervals of 200, I reset (start from zero) at 60-64 strokes, do another 60-64.
If I swim 400, I start breathing from right till 60s, from left another 60, R 60, L 60.
You can adjust it according to your stroke rate.
Another way is to use a wristwatch (when I forget my Speedo watch at home, I feel lost in the pool). If you know your tempo (i.e. 50m. in 50 sec, etc.) you will know where you are.
good luck
