Hey guys and gals,
I have a quick question. I haven't swam rigorously since high school which was 4 years ago. I'm getting back into it right now, and my shoulders start hurting after doing just 2 100s. Is it just because I haven't used them in this manner in a long time? What can I do to swim longer without having this pain? I stretch a lot before working out, so that can't be it. Do I just need to keep swimming so that I can get used to it?
Thanks,
Greg
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I just started swimming again, and it's been 15 years since I swam laps. I swim about a true mile +, but I rotate between freestyle, breaststroke, and kicks to avoid overworking any one area of my body that might not be used to all this movement. I also am not swimming for time yet, and take breaks at the 100 yd marks. So far, no undue pain. It doesn't seem run of the mill that you would have shoulder pain after doing 2 100s, but then you might be swimming at a brisker pace than me.
I just started swimming again, and it's been 15 years since I swam laps. I swim about a true mile +, but I rotate between freestyle, breaststroke, and kicks to avoid overworking any one area of my body that might not be used to all this movement. I also am not swimming for time yet, and take breaks at the 100 yd marks. So far, no undue pain. It doesn't seem run of the mill that you would have shoulder pain after doing 2 100s, but then you might be swimming at a brisker pace than me.
