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.
My first summer out of high school - 1976 - I swam 100 meters underwater. Two lengths of the 50M pool at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. I used to practice underwater swimming for fun by warming up with a 25, then resting a bit, and repeating with a longer distance each time. I would find that my efficiency underwater and my capacity seemed to increase with each repetition.
No way I would consider trying it again. I do 25s with fins fairly regularly and think with some practice I might reach 50 yards. But that would be the absolute limit.
My first summer out of high school - 1976 - I swam 100 meters underwater. Two lengths of the 50M pool at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. I used to practice underwater swimming for fun by warming up with a 25, then resting a bit, and repeating with a longer distance each time. I would find that my efficiency underwater and my capacity seemed to increase with each repetition.
No way I would consider trying it again. I do 25s with fins fairly regularly and think with some practice I might reach 50 yards. But that would be the absolute limit.
