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".
It would be helpful if you compared apples to apples. You are comparing simple non competitive, non team swimming to full blown competitive running. If you want to compare accurately, add in meet costs, coach costs, USMS costs, real gear costs, travel costs, etc. For example, you cannot compare $350 worth of shoes, which is at least 2 pairs of top quality running shoes to $11 worth of crappy grab bag lycra suits.
Boy, I'd kill for $150/year for a pool. That's super cheap.
It would be helpful if you compared apples to apples. You are comparing simple non competitive, non team swimming to full blown competitive running. If you want to compare accurately, add in meet costs, coach costs, USMS costs, real gear costs, travel costs, etc. For example, you cannot compare $350 worth of shoes, which is at least 2 pairs of top quality running shoes to $11 worth of crappy grab bag lycra suits.
Boy, I'd kill for $150/year for a pool. That's super cheap.
