Hit the wall today in practice. Do you eat before you go.
Former Member
WOW I am tired. I hit the wall early in practice today but kept plugging along. I am a 41 year old female who has been out of the water for 22 years ( competitivley). I have been told that is common and it will get better.
How long to build up ones endurance and when does it get easier, though I know you will always have to push yourself. I just see some of the longterm swimmers glidding through the water like it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo easy. I must admit I am swimming much better than I thought I would be for how long it has been.
I am swimming at 5:30 am. Do you eat before you go? and if so what.
I also have a bit of a lower calf cramp.
Tomorrows practice should be something :thhbbb:. But I am determined to do this.
I need to get in shape lose some weight and just really love the swimming. SIGH
Katie
Katie - don't let that "wall" get you down. It is just your mind and body trying to play games with you. The best feeling is when you're able to hit that wall, swim through it, and then speed through it at the end of practice. :bolt:
Be glad you're actually in the pool, though! :frustrated: keep up the good work!
Oh, and one of our fellow forumites may be able to fill you in on Luna Bars... Julie???
Katie - don't let that "wall" get you down. It is just your mind and body trying to play games with you. The best feeling is when you're able to hit that wall, swim through it, and then speed through it at the end of practice. :bolt:
Be glad you're actually in the pool, though! :frustrated: keep up the good work!
Oh, and one of our fellow forumites may be able to fill you in on Luna Bars... Julie???
