I HATE jumping into a cold pool; sure, call me a whimp, but anyway ... Does anyone have suggestions to combat this? I seem to recall that English Channel swimmers used to coat themselves with something (Vaseline?) to protect themselves from the extreme conditions of the channel. Is there a strategy that someone could share with me? Do body suits help?
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I'll admit that the initial feeling of the cold water has kept me out of the pool for a whole month now!!!
For some reason, I just can't stand it! And, now that it's winter, I really can't stand it. But, wimping out is over starting Monday, as an 8 month training program starts for a half ironman that's in August.
Competition always keep my butt in check...if I don't have anything to train for--like a race, then there is no purpose (other than to look good, and that's really not reason enough long term), and training slacks off. But, now, this half ironman is a big deal--I've hired a coach and everything. Honestly, it's a little intimidating!!! But exciting too.
We're all sooo blessed. Praise the Lord!!
jerrycat
PS, speaking of Jerrycat (my fat fuzzy cat)...we are getting a new couch today, so I bought Soft Paws so he couldn't scratch it...they work great! Just thought I'd mention it for those cat owners out there.
I'll admit that the initial feeling of the cold water has kept me out of the pool for a whole month now!!!
For some reason, I just can't stand it! And, now that it's winter, I really can't stand it. But, wimping out is over starting Monday, as an 8 month training program starts for a half ironman that's in August.
Competition always keep my butt in check...if I don't have anything to train for--like a race, then there is no purpose (other than to look good, and that's really not reason enough long term), and training slacks off. But, now, this half ironman is a big deal--I've hired a coach and everything. Honestly, it's a little intimidating!!! But exciting too.
We're all sooo blessed. Praise the Lord!!
jerrycat
PS, speaking of Jerrycat (my fat fuzzy cat)...we are getting a new couch today, so I bought Soft Paws so he couldn't scratch it...they work great! Just thought I'd mention it for those cat owners out there.
