I am finally starting to get the hang of fly, but still can't swim a distance at one go - by distance, I mean fly-wise. i.e., more than 50 meters.
What is the key to flying distance? I wonder why I lose my wind only after 50 meters of flying when I can swim 1000 meters of freestyle without much fatigue.
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Try doing a few 25's fly experimenting with your stroke. Try focusing on the pull more and the kick less, and vice versa. Also experiment with breathing. I have found that my fly is the most relaxed for longer distances if I focus on the kick and barely pull back with my arms, breathing either every other stroke or breathe 2 strokes/don't breathe 1 stroke.
Try doing a few 25's fly experimenting with your stroke. Try focusing on the pull more and the kick less, and vice versa. Also experiment with breathing. I have found that my fly is the most relaxed for longer distances if I focus on the kick and barely pull back with my arms, breathing either every other stroke or breathe 2 strokes/don't breathe 1 stroke.
