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!
Painful how?
The part that wraps around your forehead and connects to the strap is made of hard plastic or rubber. If the strap is snug enough to keep the snorkel on your head it's instant headache for me.
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When I first started swimming, I breathed exclusively on my right. After a couple of years of doing that, I noticed that my right side was more svelte (ie, concave). So I tried breathing to my left. I hated it. It felt really awkward. But I forced myself. I mean, really forced myself... I did a few sessions of only breathing to my left to get used to the feeling. And eventually it felt just fine. Now I breath every which way -every 2, 3, 4, 5 as needed, on either side. Sometimes on long, hard sets, I have to breathe every 2 - but I'll alternate right one length, left one length. On more chill sets I tend to go every 3.
