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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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".
Ok here my thoughts. I ran almost exclusively for about 10yrs (would swim once a week as cross training). I loved running primarily because the scenery is better than doing laps. Running is a great workout, but its more of a endurance thing. Swimming is not only endurance but technique. Swimming is like golf, you don't get better at it simply by putting more effort into it.
I vote for swimming! :thhbbb:
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".
Ok here my thoughts. I ran almost exclusively for about 10yrs (would swim once a week as cross training). I loved running primarily because the scenery is better than doing laps. Running is a great workout, but its more of a endurance thing. Swimming is not only endurance but technique. Swimming is like golf, you don't get better at it simply by putting more effort into it.
I vote for swimming! :thhbbb:
