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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Alison
I dont love the morning swims yet. I am very tired and cranky by the end of the day. I know my body will get used to it. How long do you think it will take to adjust to it. I am up at 4:50 in the pool by 5:30 out at 6:45 and at work for 7:30 then home, kids house etc. BED by 9:30 10:00. So this is all new to me.
I am exhausted today but I went for a 6k bike ride in the wind so that is good.
Donna wow 20 mile swim. 50 years good for you. I swam til I was 19 then lifeguarded and taught lessons through University. Then I stopped. I have a pool at home and swim when we are away BUT NOT THE SAME THING. So heading back to the pool last week was tough emotionally to. I was really nervous. I am glad that is behind me so I can move forward.That is incredible that you are so committed to swimming. I bet you are changeing your body , more defined and trim. That is what really counts. Yup every summer I eat way more we have a pool, we go on vacation, and it is much more social. In the fall winter and spring I am in much more of a routine. The snow flies and people cacoon in their homes.
I am hoping by Christmas to really notice a difference in inches and maybe a few pounds. I will keep you posted.
Katie
Alison
I dont love the morning swims yet. I am very tired and cranky by the end of the day. I know my body will get used to it. How long do you think it will take to adjust to it. I am up at 4:50 in the pool by 5:30 out at 6:45 and at work for 7:30 then home, kids house etc. BED by 9:30 10:00. So this is all new to me.
I am exhausted today but I went for a 6k bike ride in the wind so that is good.
Donna wow 20 mile swim. 50 years good for you. I swam til I was 19 then lifeguarded and taught lessons through University. Then I stopped. I have a pool at home and swim when we are away BUT NOT THE SAME THING. So heading back to the pool last week was tough emotionally to. I was really nervous. I am glad that is behind me so I can move forward.That is incredible that you are so committed to swimming. I bet you are changeing your body , more defined and trim. That is what really counts. Yup every summer I eat way more we have a pool, we go on vacation, and it is much more social. In the fall winter and spring I am in much more of a routine. The snow flies and people cacoon in their homes.
I am hoping by Christmas to really notice a difference in inches and maybe a few pounds. I will keep you posted.
Katie
