On Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:40:44 -0800, Darren New wrote:

> I'm far from fit. I find freestyle is more relaxing because basically
> you can go as slowly as you like.  I think in breaststroke your face is
> basically underwater if you stop, right? Or am I confused about which
> strokes?

It's fairly easy when doing breaststroke to just coast and kick and keep 
your head above the water.  Indeed, when I used to swim laps, I'd see a 
fair number of retirees swimming and they'd do this and never actually 
put their faces in the water.

Jim

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