I was watching a video of Alex Popov here
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/...0bbbd2617d7442&
I was amazed at how little he is actually coming up for air. Looks like he takes MAYBE 3 breaths across the entire length of the pool. WTF
Is that normal for a pro? When I am actually trying to do laps with any speed, I end up taking breaths every time I do the right stroke.
I guess it's a matter of conditioning? Just seems almost impossible to NOT require breathing..damn.