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
Thanks Alison
It was tough but I got through it 2 surgeries , radiation and then getting my meds right. I feel fabulous so the meds must be right. I workout lots so there is some toning under the flab. I am 5 10 and large boned and overweight.
Did you have any problems with weightgain once you were diagnosed with thyroid disease? Do you think the swimming will help?
Katie
A survivor! :woot:
I gained a lot of weight after losing a lot, too I lost 25 lbs and was down to bones when I was diagnosed. I then gained it all back and a lot more. I was over weight. I was doing ballet once a week and aerobics 3 times a week and still gaining. Within 8 months of starting back in the pool I lost the weight and was down to my original size. Having a baby has changed that a bit but I can still fit into my 12 year old wedding dress :) Yes, I think the swimming will help you a lot.
I can tell when my meds are off (just off 2 months ago) so watch your body and listen to it. (this from a person who tapped her wrist for 4 months to make it through LC season!)
Alison
Thanks Alison
It was tough but I got through it 2 surgeries , radiation and then getting my meds right. I feel fabulous so the meds must be right. I workout lots so there is some toning under the flab. I am 5 10 and large boned and overweight.
Did you have any problems with weightgain once you were diagnosed with thyroid disease? Do you think the swimming will help?
Katie
A survivor! :woot:
I gained a lot of weight after losing a lot, too I lost 25 lbs and was down to bones when I was diagnosed. I then gained it all back and a lot more. I was over weight. I was doing ballet once a week and aerobics 3 times a week and still gaining. Within 8 months of starting back in the pool I lost the weight and was down to my original size. Having a baby has changed that a bit but I can still fit into my 12 year old wedding dress :) Yes, I think the swimming will help you a lot.
I can tell when my meds are off (just off 2 months ago) so watch your body and listen to it. (this from a person who tapped her wrist for 4 months to make it through LC season!)
Alison
