Hi,
We are planning an article on the "winter blues" for the Nov. / Dec. issue of SWIMMER. I've got some ideas for a way to take a fresh look at the subject, but I'd love to hear from our member swimmers who may have issues with the low light and cold temperatures of winter.
Does it affect your training? Have you found a way to beat it? (Florida and So.Cal folks, I realize this is less than applicable to you, but friends in Nebraska and New York and Alaska, or any other state with seasons, please weigh in!)
Thanks for your time and insights. Please feel free to message me privately.
Sincerely,
Laura
Parents
Former Member
I regard swim training through the winter as easy. Getting to the pool and getting home here in the Upper Left Corner is exponentially harder, especially in January when it's cold, dark, windy, and raining all the time and everyone has turned off their Christmas lights.
I thought the same thing. Part of the winter blahs and blues comes from being indoors for extended periods with a 4:30pm sunset in most parts. (Daylight savings really stinks by the way.)
As mentioned, Vitamin D and exercise can do wonders for the winter doldrums. Especially if your sport has a hint of summer in it.
And nothing beats stretching out a sore back (from snow shoveling) like a dip in the pool.
I regard swim training through the winter as easy. Getting to the pool and getting home here in the Upper Left Corner is exponentially harder, especially in January when it's cold, dark, windy, and raining all the time and everyone has turned off their Christmas lights.
I thought the same thing. Part of the winter blahs and blues comes from being indoors for extended periods with a 4:30pm sunset in most parts. (Daylight savings really stinks by the way.)
As mentioned, Vitamin D and exercise can do wonders for the winter doldrums. Especially if your sport has a hint of summer in it.
And nothing beats stretching out a sore back (from snow shoveling) like a dip in the pool.
