annasea
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While this isn't a snorkeling/freediving question per se, I thought the people here would be most qualified to offer assistance.
I'll be working on NAUI's OW course very soon and am looking for suggestions regarding successfully completing my 20M underwater swim.
I can currently do approximately 15M, but I don't seem to be able to push pass this point on my own. (My instructor believes if I can do 15M, he'll have me doing 20M with very little difficulty but I'm not so sure. He sees the issue as primarily being a state of mind.)
The problem, of course, is the desire to breathe becomes overwhelming and I shoot to the surface for air. Also, I'm frequently *anxious* before each attempt.
Does anyone have any advice they'd like to share? Other than trying to remain calm, is there something I should be doing besides practicing what I'm presently doing? (It just doesn't seem to be enough.)
Thank you!
I'll be working on NAUI's OW course very soon and am looking for suggestions regarding successfully completing my 20M underwater swim.
I can currently do approximately 15M, but I don't seem to be able to push pass this point on my own. (My instructor believes if I can do 15M, he'll have me doing 20M with very little difficulty but I'm not so sure. He sees the issue as primarily being a state of mind.)
The problem, of course, is the desire to breathe becomes overwhelming and I shoot to the surface for air. Also, I'm frequently *anxious* before each attempt.
Does anyone have any advice they'd like to share? Other than trying to remain calm, is there something I should be doing besides practicing what I'm presently doing? (It just doesn't seem to be enough.)
Thank you!