We were goofing around after practice the other day and decided to see who could swim the farthest underwater. We both went well over 50 meters (the underwater turn was a killer). I opted for dolphin kicking a ways and then switched to the underwater breastroke. I’m not sure which technique is better for distance as opposed to speed. Anyone out there ever make a full 100m underwater? Oh yeah, this can be dangerous because a lot of people pass out. So if you make an attempt, be sure someone is on deck watching you. Perhaps some of you dorks could even put on your competitions suits and monofins and see if it improves your performance. You guys kill me with all your equipment.
Back in the glory days, we had this competition at the end of practice. I went between 90 and 95 yards before surfacing. I remember that I was convulsing when I came up and it really scared me. The twitching went away as soon as I took a breath, but it scared the crap out of me.
I can easily do 50 meters today (did it this summer with my 10 year old on my back), but I don't see any reason to try for more. I guess seeing your life flash before your eyes at the age of 18 makes you a little cautious.
Beyond a certain point, I think this "contest" has little swimming value beyond bragging rights. I wouldn't encourage it, but I guess there is the Darwin effect out there.
Discretion is the better part of valor!
Back in the glory days, we had this competition at the end of practice. I went between 90 and 95 yards before surfacing. I remember that I was convulsing when I came up and it really scared me. The twitching went away as soon as I took a breath, but it scared the crap out of me.
I can easily do 50 meters today (did it this summer with my 10 year old on my back), but I don't see any reason to try for more. I guess seeing your life flash before your eyes at the age of 18 makes you a little cautious.
Beyond a certain point, I think this "contest" has little swimming value beyond bragging rights. I wouldn't encourage it, but I guess there is the Darwin effect out there.
Discretion is the better part of valor!
