In running, front running is a perfectly acceptable racing tactic. It could actually be utilizing a strength. Is it the same in swimming? It seems like I've read a lot about negative splitting and pacing. Does anyone here front run? (I think I've seen Kate Zeigler employ that strategy ...) Do we have to commit to hurt or is it better to commit to pace? (Sorry if that sounded like a Sex & The City question.)
The race itself isn't the hard part, it's the training. I ran a marathon about 6 years ago, absolutely pathetic time (I blame all my fast twitch muscles). I just have loads and loads of respect for anyone who would chose to swim 18 miles straight ... Keep us updated on the training and watch out for sharks!
Now, you are creeping me out. (Beth creeped me out earlier when I found we were almost the same age, had "anatomical problems" with our shoulders and similar fly times.) I did that marathon thing for awhile too. I refer to my running as "LSD" running. But I still love it. Maybe its good for short sprinter ex-gymnasts/flyers to give their fast twitch muscles a rest by running slowly.
Donna is a true (S)he-Man for attempting this marathon swim. :banana:
The race itself isn't the hard part, it's the training. I ran a marathon about 6 years ago, absolutely pathetic time (I blame all my fast twitch muscles). I just have loads and loads of respect for anyone who would chose to swim 18 miles straight ... Keep us updated on the training and watch out for sharks!
Now, you are creeping me out. (Beth creeped me out earlier when I found we were almost the same age, had "anatomical problems" with our shoulders and similar fly times.) I did that marathon thing for awhile too. I refer to my running as "LSD" running. But I still love it. Maybe its good for short sprinter ex-gymnasts/flyers to give their fast twitch muscles a rest by running slowly.
Donna is a true (S)he-Man for attempting this marathon swim. :banana:
