Hit the wall today in practice. Do you eat before you go.
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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
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Thanks Donna for all the great info.
I had a little snack this morning before swimming and it was much much better. So now I know I need to do that.
Thanks for being so honest about your weight and inches. I know for a fact that I will lose inches. I just hope some pounds go with it. I am definitley eating better than the summer. Summer is tough we have a pool and you seem to eat more junk and beverages than you do in the fall and winter.
Even if the weight does not come off fast ( thyroid problems) I will be happy to see some toning happen.
When did you start swimming? When did you notice the iches or body changes happen
Thanks for the encouragement. I am pretty happy with myself today but sooooooooo happy I am not swimming until Monday
Katie
Hi Katie, I've been swimming for 50 years, but this last winter I made the commitment to a 20 mile swim in about a year from now. I really started "training" for this swim in May. Now that it is September, I am noticing my arms are even more defined, my triceps are noticeable, and my tummy and hips are slimming.
It's also interesting that you said you eat more junk food in the summer; I am the opposite. I eat more heavy foods in the winter, or at least I used to because where I live it is sunshine and hot days the year around (except for Hurricane season). Also, since I am swimming so much now, my body does NOT crave sugar unless it is in fruit form. After a swim, I usually want fruit and cheese or fruit and bread. This combination helps me to recover well. And it's amazing that I now crave tons of salads with protein on the side. And I listen to this body of mine!
donna
Thanks Donna for all the great info.
I had a little snack this morning before swimming and it was much much better. So now I know I need to do that.
Thanks for being so honest about your weight and inches. I know for a fact that I will lose inches. I just hope some pounds go with it. I am definitley eating better than the summer. Summer is tough we have a pool and you seem to eat more junk and beverages than you do in the fall and winter.
Even if the weight does not come off fast ( thyroid problems) I will be happy to see some toning happen.
When did you start swimming? When did you notice the iches or body changes happen
Thanks for the encouragement. I am pretty happy with myself today but sooooooooo happy I am not swimming until Monday
Katie
Hi Katie, I've been swimming for 50 years, but this last winter I made the commitment to a 20 mile swim in about a year from now. I really started "training" for this swim in May. Now that it is September, I am noticing my arms are even more defined, my triceps are noticeable, and my tummy and hips are slimming.
It's also interesting that you said you eat more junk food in the summer; I am the opposite. I eat more heavy foods in the winter, or at least I used to because where I live it is sunshine and hot days the year around (except for Hurricane season). Also, since I am swimming so much now, my body does NOT crave sugar unless it is in fruit form. After a swim, I usually want fruit and cheese or fruit and bread. This combination helps me to recover well. And it's amazing that I now crave tons of salads with protein on the side. And I listen to this body of mine!
donna
