New member to this forum.
Used to swim masters for about 6 years, that was 10 years ago. I've been back in the water doing 30-40 min, 1200-1500 yds workouts trying to maintain 4-5 times a week since about two months ago. I'm trying to get back to what I used to do in my masters' workouts 2000-3000 yds in the same time. I know that I have a long way to go to get there, but today I felt slow and weighted down.
Is there some correlation to warm water temps (80-82 degrees) combined with warm air temps (85-90 degrees) and feeling lethargic during workouts?? I felt like I was towing a sea anchor during my workout. I've felt this way before while swimming masters, but never asked anyone about it.
Thanks in advance, any info is appreciated.
Chris
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I don't have any published studies, only my own experiences. I swim at the Y, where the water averages 84*. The days the water is warmer (86*), I can't get through the day without a nap. This last week the water has been 82-83*. While still too warm, I have not needed a nap, and it has been the first week where I will have swum 5 days without feeling exhausted.
Since this is an indoor pool with some ventilation, it's hard to judge the air temperature, but when it's hot and humid, I sink. It has been 100* the last 2 days at my house, with very low humidity--in the teens--and that may have contributed to my extra energy.
So...I agree with your correlation. Perhaps some 'Zoners could pipe in with their experiences.
I don't have any published studies, only my own experiences. I swim at the Y, where the water averages 84*. The days the water is warmer (86*), I can't get through the day without a nap. This last week the water has been 82-83*. While still too warm, I have not needed a nap, and it has been the first week where I will have swum 5 days without feeling exhausted.
Since this is an indoor pool with some ventilation, it's hard to judge the air temperature, but when it's hot and humid, I sink. It has been 100* the last 2 days at my house, with very low humidity--in the teens--and that may have contributed to my extra energy.
So...I agree with your correlation. Perhaps some 'Zoners could pipe in with their experiences.
