The water temperature of our outdoor pool was 75 degrees this morning (air temp of 76). We worked out with the age groupers and it was a real struggle--never did feel right. Couldn't go inside because that would have been a sign of weakness, especially knowing that my daughter was in the pool. Today I actually felt my age. I don't remember it being that difficult. Maybe I just need more body fat. Pass the Twinkies, Geek.
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I am with you Gull anything below 78 degress and you will not find my scrawny self in the water. I am old and no longer have to get into any cold water unless my childern go under twice and have no chance of surfacing. I get teased by everyone at the pool because they all know that I hate cold water. This thread will be emailed to all of them.
As I have gotten older I have noticed when the pool is colder than normal (78 to 79) my body immeaditly picks up on it. Nothing seems to work correctly. All of my joints are stiff and my body is unable to generate enough heat to keep me warm. The couple of times I have tried to stay for the workout I got out at about 500 yards as I had no feel for the water and the old body was not getting any more fluid. It is not worth the misery to be cold, possibly hurt myself, and most important not have fun. Hey I will never be able to beat half of ya'll but I always try to have fun in the pool and being cold is not fun.
The nice thing about being self coached you can get out anytime you are cold and come back another day. No one will know you did not finish your workout. Heck lets take that one step further. Upon using the toe thermometer if it is too cold I have been known to not even get in the pool. There is no shame in loosing the battle if you ultimatly win the war.
Have a great day
Paul
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I am with you Gull anything below 78 degress and you will not find my scrawny self in the water. I am old and no longer have to get into any cold water unless my childern go under twice and have no chance of surfacing. I get teased by everyone at the pool because they all know that I hate cold water. This thread will be emailed to all of them.
As I have gotten older I have noticed when the pool is colder than normal (78 to 79) my body immeaditly picks up on it. Nothing seems to work correctly. All of my joints are stiff and my body is unable to generate enough heat to keep me warm. The couple of times I have tried to stay for the workout I got out at about 500 yards as I had no feel for the water and the old body was not getting any more fluid. It is not worth the misery to be cold, possibly hurt myself, and most important not have fun. Hey I will never be able to beat half of ya'll but I always try to have fun in the pool and being cold is not fun.
The nice thing about being self coached you can get out anytime you are cold and come back another day. No one will know you did not finish your workout. Heck lets take that one step further. Upon using the toe thermometer if it is too cold I have been known to not even get in the pool. There is no shame in loosing the battle if you ultimatly win the war.
Have a great day
Paul
