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".
If it wasn't for the team environment, I really don't know how I'd keep myself sane swimming.
I'll agree with you there. I've not tried any open water swimming yet, but I might get lost if I zone out like I used to on long runs! The team part of swimming is awesome. I don't know that I would have stuck with swimming long enough to get somewhat proficient at it without a team.
Swimming? Hawaii? I am definitely envious!
If it wasn't for the team environment, I really don't know how I'd keep myself sane swimming.
I'll agree with you there. I've not tried any open water swimming yet, but I might get lost if I zone out like I used to on long runs! The team part of swimming is awesome. I don't know that I would have stuck with swimming long enough to get somewhat proficient at it without a team.
Swimming? Hawaii? I am definitely envious!
