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 guess there are a lot of variables
Swimming has been pretty inexpensive for me
goggles $8
earplugs $4
2 bathing suits on clearance $11
pool membership $150
running more so
orthotics $500
shoes $350
entry fees $400
clothes $150
lots of misc probably $200
In reality, both could be really low cost if you don't enter races, swim on a team etc, and use your equipment to it's fullest
I guess there are a lot of variables
Swimming has been pretty inexpensive for me
goggles $8
earplugs $4
2 bathing suits on clearance $11
pool membership $150
running more so
orthotics $500
shoes $350
entry fees $400
clothes $150
lots of misc probably $200
In reality, both could be really low cost if you don't enter races, swim on a team etc, and use your equipment to it's fullest
