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
Todays swim was tough but awesome. I really enjoyed it. If I was not swimming with a Masters program I would not be doing 3/4 of what I am.
I feel like I am over the hump and just really getting into it. What a great feeling. Now if I can just get used to getting up at 4:50 , working, home, kids life and bed LOL.
Katie
Katie, glad you enjoyed it today. Not sure about up your way but here Costco sells Horizon chocolate milk that does not have to be refrigerated. You could take one in your bag and drink it on the way to work. By the time I get home and shower it's past the 20 min and yet I still feel better when I drink it, even if it's an hour later.
I'll be back in the water tomorrow with my kids team. I love swimming with them :)
Alison
Todays swim was tough but awesome. I really enjoyed it. If I was not swimming with a Masters program I would not be doing 3/4 of what I am.
I feel like I am over the hump and just really getting into it. What a great feeling. Now if I can just get used to getting up at 4:50 , working, home, kids life and bed LOL.
Katie
Katie, glad you enjoyed it today. Not sure about up your way but here Costco sells Horizon chocolate milk that does not have to be refrigerated. You could take one in your bag and drink it on the way to work. By the time I get home and shower it's past the 20 min and yet I still feel better when I drink it, even if it's an hour later.
I'll be back in the water tomorrow with my kids team. I love swimming with them :)
Alison
