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MY RREATH1NG SYSTEM

skitfs with tixed seats, it is also recommended to takc two respirations per stroke if fuli speed is wanted. But here the extra inhalation should be taken during the puli, because this is, by necessity, long and rather slow, while the recovery is quick (see Fig. 49 and curve (' of Fig. 50). Still other modifications are useful in sculling “ best boats.” Curvc D of Fig. 50 shows the best way of respiring during a quick stroke with hard pulling, and always when paddling. As will be seen, herc again, as in Fig. 47 (and curve A), we have only one complete respiration to one stroke with its recovery, but the distribution is different. Curve E shows the most correct manner of taking two breaths per stroke when sculling with a slow ratę of stroke, but with fuli force. The next best method—and much easier to learn—would here be to take one complete breath during the pulling and one during the feathering (see curve F of Fig. 50). Ali these directions seem, perhaps, somewhat circumstantial. But 1 assure you that each method is acquired with a weck’s practice, and afterwards performed quite subconsciously. And please remember that a regular, correct respiration signińes less waste of energy and, therefore, greater stamina.

The air should, of course, as far as possible, be drawn through the nose alone. If, in a very hard race, it shoidd be necessary to breathe also through the mouth, care must be taken that the respirations are not less deep. ff breaking down, do not fali 1’orwards, but lean baekwards and breathe deeply !

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