Hi all,
Between a lengthy bout of bronchitis, job changes and adjusting to new schedules, I haven't swam with any consistency in about a year. I'd like to get back into competition shape -- which entails losing about 15 pounds and gaining back the muscle I lost -- in time for a meet next March or April. Anyone else ever gone through this? How do you work back a schedule of swimming 1-1.5 hours a day and lifting three days a week without doing too much too quickly and burning out or injuring yourself (or giving up because you feel like you're so far away from "good shape"?) Any ideas of what sort of yardage/intervals to start with?
I appreciate the help -- I'm so ready to stop being a couch potato, but I'm not sure where to start.
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Former Member
Do not worry about what use to be. Today is today and you move forward from there. Your team mates will be glad to see you back in the water trying to improve yourself. Be proud that you are making the effort.
I broke my arm, wrist, and hand in May and have just returned to the pool six days ago. That was humbling. It is amazing how much muscle mass that has disappeared. The first day all I could do was stand in the pool and stroke gently with my hands. That little motion was very painful. I went from being some what competitive to nothing. I am now working my way back slowly and shall persivere and so shall you.
Do not worry about what use to be. Today is today and you move forward from there. Your team mates will be glad to see you back in the water trying to improve yourself. Be proud that you are making the effort.
I broke my arm, wrist, and hand in May and have just returned to the pool six days ago. That was humbling. It is amazing how much muscle mass that has disappeared. The first day all I could do was stand in the pool and stroke gently with my hands. That little motion was very painful. I went from being some what competitive to nothing. I am now working my way back slowly and shall persivere and so shall you.
