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.
so, to answer the question: How far can you go underwater without a breath?
i'm pretty sure i can go all the way to the emergency room with a little practice!
Thank you, Chaos! You've given me the perfect retort to my 30-something coach the next time he wants me to swim a "hypoxic" set. :bump:
On a side note, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on the value of hypoxic swimming. Since I am a 50+ swimmer who only recently came back to the sport after a very long absence, I believe there are limitations to what I can do at my age. Instead, I prefer to do what I call "controlled breathing" during the hypoxic sets my coach asks me to do. I've been able to do 3/5/7/9 stuff, but I never do it while trying to swim fast, or when I'm tired.
so, to answer the question: How far can you go underwater without a breath?
i'm pretty sure i can go all the way to the emergency room with a little practice!
Thank you, Chaos! You've given me the perfect retort to my 30-something coach the next time he wants me to swim a "hypoxic" set. :bump:
On a side note, I've been doing quite a bit of reading on the value of hypoxic swimming. Since I am a 50+ swimmer who only recently came back to the sport after a very long absence, I believe there are limitations to what I can do at my age. Instead, I prefer to do what I call "controlled breathing" during the hypoxic sets my coach asks me to do. I've been able to do 3/5/7/9 stuff, but I never do it while trying to swim fast, or when I'm tired.
