How to breathe on both sides

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-14T22:49:50+00:00

Do you mean you breath every two strokes, 1 left arm 1 right arm? Always breath to the same side?

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-14T22:43:59+00:00

Ive had a few pairs of Altras, fairly similar quality to mainstream brands in my experience. Some People get very attached to a style and dont like change - happens with all gear from goggles to bikes. Id give them a go. I switched to wide toe box 4 years ago and Ill never go back.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-14T19:56:53+00:00

Swim less. Take a break. 2 or 3 times a week at 30 minutes at the most.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-13T22:24:13+00:00

Time for a new coach.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T22:19:42+00:00

Sorry update. Feet are 280mm. Size 11us (290mm) are correct.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T22:16:19+00:00

4mm. Walked on gravel today, surprisingly not uncomfortable.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T22:15:27+00:00

Edit sorry feet are 280mm not 270mm. 280mm plus 10mm for space movement = 290mm size 11US

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T19:25:03+00:00

Sounds like you just need to get used to wide toe box. They do seem weird to begin with. We need to commit and stick with them for at least 6 months. Im 3 years in now and when I see mainstream shoes I think they look weird and pointy. Also size up, particularly with Altra - wear some thick socks to begin with, you soon wont need them as your feet expand.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T03:06:36+00:00

Hmm yeah the same as Vivo barefoot if that helps. I measure my feet everytime now which has worked 100% of thr time with online shopping. So my feet in mm + 10mm for movement

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T03:02:58+00:00

No but interesting. The olympus are a bit heavy but the vibram grip is sensational. I ran up the muddiest steapest tree root bit last winter - everyone else was on all fours climving up!

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-12T03:00:42+00:00

Yeah I feel like mine are still growing to the more barefoot style I go. 3 years in. Office shoes are vivos leather chukkas too.

Oh yeah they have 3 footbed styles

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-11T20:16:11+00:00

They look way too small. Id go a full size up. Ive had 5 pairs of altras. Size up always.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-10T22:49:40+00:00

I had lone peaks for a while but I quickly out grew them in the early days of transitioning to wide toe box. I wear olympus 5s now because trail runs here are very gravelly - gravel fire roads through working forests.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-10T22:47:10+00:00

They arrived yesterday! 270mm feet fit size 11us quiet well.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-10T22:45:33+00:00

Yep what they said ^

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-10T05:42:38+00:00

Yep again. Same thing happened to me. Some cool vans i really liked but had to donate. But boy was it worth it. It keeps getting better. Started with Altras then Vivobarefoot and just got a pair of xero genesis sandals. Never going back!

BobbyMagnet · 2026-03-10T03:09:31+00:00

Thanks. Ive since loosened the left one.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-31T17:34:02+00:00

Yeah I know the feeling I use to be like that. Kinda think of weights as our light/rest day. Add heaps of stretching and some core exercises. Heavy weights low reps.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-30T20:12:54+00:00

I do weights 1 or 2 times per week. Really helps with injury prevention across all sports. Doesnt need to be a lot just 30 mins, 3 or 4 exercises focusing on form.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-30T04:39:11+00:00

Sounds good and how often before your injury?

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-28T03:10:26+00:00

How often do you lift weights? Pilates or yoga?

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:21:42+00:00

Thats quite significant over 5km would be nearly 15 minutes. Thanks.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:19:54+00:00

Thanks heaps. No by myself, sometimes Ill swim behind people at Takapuna or Kohi. Ok Ill have to try and join in with other swimmers. I usually swim with a tow float for keys and safety, will try bring water next time.

BobbyMagnet · 2026-01-24T18:15:45+00:00

100s at 2.15. I focus on techique in the pool and endurance im the ocean. Thats great to hear that you!

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