This is the one requirement that is causing me the most issues. Is wearing some sort of eye protection allowed? I can't maintain a straight course to save my life - either running into walls or ropes on either side of the lane. So far, I've been able to make it to about half the distance. I don't think this is a matter of cardio stamina. I routinely run 5 miles (about 3 days a week) and run 2 miles in 14:39 during an unmotivated PT test. I'm going to try some goggles during my next attempt. Anyone have some techniques to share?
On a side note, what is the reason for the 25 yard under water swim? Ever since the first OW class, we are told not to hold our breath. After overcoming this physiological reflex, I now have to train myself to hold my breath under water. I can't think of any reason to hold your breath while scuba diving, and especially not during a horizontal movement. I can understand a vertical dive down to retrieve an object, but...
On a side note, what is the reason for the 25 yard under water swim? Ever since the first OW class, we are told not to hold our breath. After overcoming this physiological reflex, I now have to train myself to hold my breath under water. I can't think of any reason to hold your breath while scuba diving, and especially not during a horizontal movement. I can understand a vertical dive down to retrieve an object, but...