OK, how many people on here would rather be a runner than a swimmer, but due to injuries or something else have been forced to turn to a sport that has less impact on the body?
I swim as cross training for running. I found that every day running did not work for me(although I would love to if I could) but 3 times per week does even with high mileage.
I do love swimming and the feeling after a good workout, however, for me, it cannot compare to the feeling of running. It is so much more relaxing and provides better "thinking time than swimming".
Anyone can run, most people learn that skill by age 1 year. As I drive to the gym on Saturday mornings I see the herds of "runners." Most are plump, slow and have the requisite belt of little water packs. Don't get me started on the Gallowalkers, what a crock there. Most people who buy running shoes will never run one step. The fact that you can have 30K people in marathons speaks to its ease and lack of any real skill required.
Here's a challenge to you badnees, go run a marathon and then sometime thereafter swim a 10K. You might have already done this but, if you haven't, I suggest you compare the level of exertion to complete both before you start getting all down on the dippin'.
I'll save you some money, here's your runners guide - left foot, right foot, repeat. Damn, that's hard!
Anyone can run, most people learn that skill by age 1 year. As I drive to the gym on Saturday mornings I see the herds of "runners." Most are plump, slow and have the requisite belt of little water packs. Don't get me started on the Gallowalkers, what a crock there. Most people who buy running shoes will never run one step. The fact that you can have 30K people in marathons speaks to its ease and lack of any real skill required.
Here's a challenge to you badnees, go run a marathon and then sometime thereafter swim a 10K. You might have already done this but, if you haven't, I suggest you compare the level of exertion to complete both before you start getting all down on the dippin'.
I'll save you some money, here's your runners guide - left foot, right foot, repeat. Damn, that's hard!
