Started swimming again after quite a few years off. I have found I have developed a strong addiction to my pull bouy which I affectionately call my "diaper"...... (as well as wearing my paddles). I do most of my main sets with them both on. I don't seem to have any shoulder problems using the paddles so often ...... which surprises me.
I'm wondering if this is a healthy addiction. Then again, I am old and need my diaper to stay a float easier.
John Smith
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Better for what? Your sanity or for getting faster? :)
I think there's a happy medium. Toys are great, but try to use them sparingly. If you see yourself going for the pull buoy on every longer set then, yes, you are addicted and you should seek help.
Well..... yes..... I am addicted to my pull bouy and paddles. I receive much grief when I workout with "real" Masters Swimmers who train regularly. Deservedly so..... but..... I just wanted to check if others had similar struggles doing the yardage.
To answer your question "sanity" is the issue. Getting faster is not really much of an option any more. I'd be happy with slowing the decline or just maintenance....... :-)
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Better for what? Your sanity or for getting faster? :)
I think there's a happy medium. Toys are great, but try to use them sparingly. If you see yourself going for the pull buoy on every longer set then, yes, you are addicted and you should seek help.
Well..... yes..... I am addicted to my pull bouy and paddles. I receive much grief when I workout with "real" Masters Swimmers who train regularly. Deservedly so..... but..... I just wanted to check if others had similar struggles doing the yardage.
To answer your question "sanity" is the issue. Getting faster is not really much of an option any more. I'd be happy with slowing the decline or just maintenance....... :-)
