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".
Stud...quick...there's an opening:mooning:
I don't like running, but I think aztimm touched on some good points. Running is something you can do damn near any time, any place. You can't say that about swimming. Also, you can look at beautiful scenery while running. Yeah, there's open water swimming, but generally while you're swimming you can't see much. There are exceptions, but most of us don't live in Hawaii or Bonaire.
Probably, heck, definitely!
Did you honestly believe a bunch of competitive swimmers were gonna profess their love for the most evil of all sports?
Julie and I said we love running, you hypocritical aspiring triathlete. :bolt:
I loved running, but the same car accident that got me into swimming put an end to it. I'd do it again if I could. Who knows, maybe I wouldn't like it as much if I was able to start doing it now. People's tastes change over time.
I LOVE RUNNING!!!!
But my loose ankles don't. I wish I could run more. I love being outside on a nice trail.
But I'm a much better swimmer. Definitely wouldn't swim if I thought it sucked like Jazz Hands!
Hmmm, let me think about that -- oh, I know:
Running stinks.
Totally agree. I've been running lately just enough to get me through an indoor triathlon in the next two weeks, but when it's over, I'll retire the running for about 10 more months.
I'm trying to learn to run "softer", but it really does a number on my knees. So yeah, I love swimming, and will run at the mouth or nose, but that's about it.
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I used to run a lot, but I had one knee surgery in 1998. I think I'm due for another arthroscopic tuneup, but I've been putting off making an appointment for a couple years.
I really loved the zone I would get in after about 45 minutes where I felt like I could run forever. It seemed effortless.
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Here's a challenge to you badnees, go run a marathon and then sometime thereafter swim a 10K. You might have already done this but, if you haven't, I suggest you compare the level of exertion to complete both before you start getting all down on the dippin'.
I remember reading that in terms of exertion, one mile of swimming is approximately equivalent to four miles of running.
So, 6.2 miles of swimming is approximately equivalent to 24.8 miles of running.
Anna Lea
