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Originally Posted by UncleWede
Why should I NOT use a snorkel? I'm drowning 25 yards at a time, I still have to stop at each end of the pool and catch my breath. I've tried to slow down each lap, but I just can't get there yet. I do series of free and breast strokes, and it takes me almost 45 minutes to complete 1100. I do this every third work-out day now.
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Sounds like a technique issue. I relax while I'm swimming. Try some hand paddles and short swim fins to see if they help. Learn to glide and stretch out to make the swim more efficient. 1200 yards take me about 30 minutes. A mile takes me about 45 (sometimes 40mins). Nothing wrong with using a snorkel if that make it easier for you. I like the Finis hand paddles. They create a lot more work for your shoulders.
Another thing worth looking into is the book, "Total Immersion." I found it really helped my swimming.
https://www.amazon.com/Total-Immersi...s%2C355&sr=8-1
FWIW, I've done up to a three hours swim. (Reminds me of Gilligan's Island).