Mental training to get through difficult phases of long dives.

[ktreloar]

Hey guys,

Was curious as to what you guys do for mental preparation for before and during a PB dive atm I'm finding I'm lacking the will to push and keep on going probs more due to know coach and lack of confidence during my pool dives. In the ocean I'm fine I can do 5min frc static dives to 10m but struggle to hit past 5mins on the surface at the pool :S weird as haha
Cheers guys

 

[anthropisces]

Having a good buddy helps a lot. In addition to the safety they provide a bit of competition. A good buddy will encourage you to push beyond the comfort zone while assuring you that they are there for you.

 

[growingupninja]

Hey guys,

Was curious as to what you guys do for mental preparation for before and during a PB dive atm I'm finding I'm lacking the will to push and keep on going probs more due to know coach and lack of confidence during my pool dives. In the ocean I'm fine I can do 5min frc static dives to 10m but struggle to hit past 5mins on the surface at the pool :S weird as haha
Cheers guys

You probably get a much stronger DR doing FRC in the ocean at 10M than you do floating at the surface of a pool. Find a buddy/coach. It is necessary if you are going to push yourself--for moral support and safety. I have never been but there is a rather healthy freediving community in Austrailia, no? It sucks when you read these threads and then learn that the OP has died in a freediving accident....

 

[ktreloar]

Hey guys just to clarify on the above post, I have active dive buddies during pool training and depth training in the ocean. All training is done with active safety. I also have improved in my pool training now.

Cheers guys.