AfterDark
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I was a strong swimmer before I took my course. I lived for the water! When qual time came for the course I was the first done and out of the pool. Of course I was 14 at the time.
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Am I correct in that with the crawl you get most of your power (speed) with the arms (thus arm stregthening exercises is best)? Also, how effective is swimming in the ocean (cold) with a 7 mil wetsuit to help build the required muscles (I have limited pool access)?