garamond garamond
I'm a Sophomore in Highschool and this past September I injured both knees running crosscountry. I've never really come out of the injury b/c it's a cronic problem that I was pre-disposed to getting. So this year I'm looking for alternative sports to help me stay strong and maybe get me back to running. So I'm deciding to start swimming. But I'm clueless! I know nothing about this sport, but I'm hoping it will be a little easier on my knees than running. What are the most common swimmer's injuries? And swimming is easier on the joints than running right? What should I know about simple techniques/ strokes? What are the basics????? I'm interested in hearing from all of you soon! Thanks, Whitney
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I started swimming about 2 years ago at age 47. I had been relatively active since high school, biking/hiking/some weights. All had become somewhat dull until my oldest daughter, 10 at the time, wanted to join the YMCA and swim year around. I decided to take swim lessons & learn to lap swim. Since then I swim about 3-4 times a week, during my lunch 'hour' - which has been stretched to about 1 1/2 hours. I have had no injuries & I keep cool in the hot/humid Houston climate. I can see no downside to swimming. It's great for body development even at my age. I get that enmorhphin kick every time I swim, and suffer withdrawals if I don't swim. My allergies are not as bad, and I tend to eat foods that help me swim more efficiently (lots of water/pasta/little red meat). Plus it's a great way to meet others with a common interest. Good luck!
I started swimming about 2 years ago at age 47. I had been relatively active since high school, biking/hiking/some weights. All had become somewhat dull until my oldest daughter, 10 at the time, wanted to join the YMCA and swim year around. I decided to take swim lessons & learn to lap swim. Since then I swim about 3-4 times a week, during my lunch 'hour' - which has been stretched to about 1 1/2 hours. I have had no injuries & I keep cool in the hot/humid Houston climate. I can see no downside to swimming. It's great for body development even at my age. I get that enmorhphin kick every time I swim, and suffer withdrawals if I don't swim. My allergies are not as bad, and I tend to eat foods that help me swim more efficiently (lots of water/pasta/little red meat). Plus it's a great way to meet others with a common interest. Good luck!
