I can breathe every fourth stroke for two miles. I am not a speed demon though. I know I am supposed to breathe every third so that my head is opposite, but my neck doesn't always agree. It is in my plans of getting a coach to work on my stroke once I get past the bad gastrocnemius muscle pull.
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2007 Jamis Ventura Comp
2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun