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".
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I LOVE to swim......I'd love to be able to run. I've tried numerous times thruout my life, but never managed to get beyond 2 miles.....either fell and sprained ankle, ended with back spasms, felt great pain in knee......finally just decided that my body is NOT made for running.
And of course I'm trying again (from Couch to 5K in 8 weeks program).......sigh. Just would like to compete in one triathlon in my life......
I LOVE to swim......I'd love to be able to run. I've tried numerous times thruout my life, but never managed to get beyond 2 miles.....either fell and sprained ankle, ended with back spasms, felt great pain in knee......finally just decided that my body is NOT made for running.
And of course I'm trying again (from Couch to 5K in 8 weeks program).......sigh. Just would like to compete in one triathlon in my life......
