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?
Hey Fort! Good luck on your 100 free!
I breathe early and often. Every 2-3 strokes for the 1st 50 (in a R,R,L,L,R,etc pattern), every 2 for the 3rd lap (R,R,R...), and then no breaths from 10 yds or so to the finish. I try not to breathe until stroke #4 off the walls.
I try to swim the first 50 at 50 speed, but with more air. Unfortunately, lately I've been a good 1.2-1.3 sec off 50 speed, but hopefully will get closer when tapered. The fact that my turns suck doesn't help. Good luck again with your swim!
P.S. - Matt I liked your car analogy! Though I'm feeling like a Ford Festiva at the moment... :)
Hey Fort! Good luck on your 100 free!
I breathe early and often. Every 2-3 strokes for the 1st 50 (in a R,R,L,L,R,etc pattern), every 2 for the 3rd lap (R,R,R...), and then no breaths from 10 yds or so to the finish. I try not to breathe until stroke #4 off the walls.
I try to swim the first 50 at 50 speed, but with more air. Unfortunately, lately I've been a good 1.2-1.3 sec off 50 speed, but hopefully will get closer when tapered. The fact that my turns suck doesn't help. Good luck again with your swim!
P.S. - Matt I liked your car analogy! Though I'm feeling like a Ford Festiva at the moment... :)
