• EndlessPool and Distance Per Stroke

    I swim in an EndlessPool and use this method to get a handle on my efficiency. The flume rate when set to 100 yards in 1:40 (= 100 yards in 100 seconds or 1 yard per second) is the rate I use for simple math to determine DPS. I time how long it takes…
  • Running out of gas....

    Good morning all, and happy swimming. I am a 64 year old distance swimmer, and I typically use flip turns during my freestyle, but I run out of gas after about 300 yards. At times, I literally feel I am going to pass out. When I revert to open arm turns…
  • Amount of rotation in freestyle?

    I have been Masters swimming since 7-23-2022, swim 3x per week and have competed in 2 swim meets to date. My first open water, one-mile swim meet is tomorrow. My Masters club has five pools and my current pool is closed for maintenance. As such, I have…