Ack. It appears that I am going to have to break down and finally swim my first masters 100 SCY free at zones. Since I'm sure you all have done it many times, can someone please tell me what is the most ideal breathing pattern(s)? I noticed watching the World Championships that many of the 100 freestylers (especially the men) breathed almost every stroke, which is not how I used to swim that race. Were they breathing more to save for the SDKs? What say you freestyle sprinters?
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In a 100 free, I usually take my first breath about 6 strokes after the start, then breathe every 4 the rest of the race. If I'm tired, I may take a few extra breaths (breathing every 2) the 3rd lap. Basically, my strategy is to get enough air that I don't die, but not so much that I'm constantly breathing, since I'll be done in just over a minute.
In a 100 free, I usually take my first breath about 6 strokes after the start, then breathe every 4 the rest of the race. If I'm tired, I may take a few extra breaths (breathing every 2) the 3rd lap. Basically, my strategy is to get enough air that I don't die, but not so much that I'm constantly breathing, since I'll be done in just over a minute.
