After reading some of the other postings I see I am out of my league here. I have never been a competitive swimmer, though swimming has been a lifetime pleasure. I am a runner. Not elite, but I enjoy 10ks and half marathons. I started lap swimming again 2 weeks ago for cross training purposes. It feels great. I know that in running, a rule of thumb is to not increase your distance by more than 10% per week. Is there something like that in swimming? I swam 1,000 yards (meters?) today in 35 minutes - a piker to all of you, I know - but if I am swimming 2x per week, does anyone have any general tips for me as I build up to an hour of swimming each time and to build my speed up some? Laura
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Originally posted by knelson
I hope they don't swim in the pool fed by the hot springs! :D
Well, up until just a few months ago they did, I believe! Now there is a new community center with an 8 lap lane 25 meter pool indoors. Very very nice. I'm retired so have the privilege of using it during off hours and sometimes I am the only one in the pool! But many triathletes around here train in the hot springs pool year 'round. Not me. Smelling like chlorine is one thing - sulphur is another.
Originally posted by knelson
I hope they don't swim in the pool fed by the hot springs! :D
Well, up until just a few months ago they did, I believe! Now there is a new community center with an 8 lap lane 25 meter pool indoors. Very very nice. I'm retired so have the privilege of using it during off hours and sometimes I am the only one in the pool! But many triathletes around here train in the hot springs pool year 'round. Not me. Smelling like chlorine is one thing - sulphur is another.
