Lazy breathing, seeking advice

Oh, HELP. I am a lifelong swimmer haven't competed since 1993 but do 1.5 miles a couple of times a week at the fitness center. My left shoulder (breathing side) tends to get sensitive towards the end. I know this is because I am breathing every stroke. Any advice about how to wean myself off this disgusting lazy habit? I know it would be better for my stroke (and my workout, and my overall time) but I just get so oxygen hungry! Comments appreciated!I'm an oxygen ho as well, and breathing every stroke will aggrevate my shoudler as you describe. Try a breathe 2 down 1 pattern- this is very close to what you are currently doing, but it will reduce the number of breaths during a workout by 1/3. I find it allows me to exhale more fully as well and feels less like hyperventilating when the going gets tough.

Oh, HELP. I am a lifelong swimmer haven't competed since 1993 but do 1.5 miles a couple of times a week at the fitness center. My left shoulder (breathing side) tends to get sensitive towards the end. I know this is because I am breathing every stroke. Any advice about how to wean myself off this disgusting lazy habit? I know it would be better for my stroke (and my workout, and my overall time) but I just get so oxygen hungry! Comments appreciated!I'm an oxygen ho as well, and breathing every stroke will aggrevate my shoudler as you describe. Try a breathe 2 down 1 pattern- this is very close to what you are currently doing, but it will reduce the number of breaths during a workout by 1/3. I find it allows me to exhale more fully as well and feels less like hyperventilating when the going gets tough.