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".
Which costs more medically???
Swimming! My ortho shudders when swimmers come in. It's always some shoulder issue, and the shoulder is the most complex joint. Knees are bad too. Everyone gets tendonitis. My poor swimming daughter has pain in all her joints -- elbows, knees, ankles, shoulders. Then you can factor in all the eye, ear and sinus problems caused or exacerbated by swimming.
On the other hand, my husband has run 360 days a year for 30 years. One hamstring strain in a race. Big whoop.
Which costs more medically???
Swimming! My ortho shudders when swimmers come in. It's always some shoulder issue, and the shoulder is the most complex joint. Knees are bad too. Everyone gets tendonitis. My poor swimming daughter has pain in all her joints -- elbows, knees, ankles, shoulders. Then you can factor in all the eye, ear and sinus problems caused or exacerbated by swimming.
On the other hand, my husband has run 360 days a year for 30 years. One hamstring strain in a race. Big whoop.
