I try to get in 4 to 6 swim workouts a week, but did not go this morning because I felt a little "twinge" in my left shoulder all day yesterday and I wanted to give it a rest for today. This means that I will be off two days in a row (I can't go on Wednesdays) and I hate that. I have been trying to give myself a break because I know I made the right decision, but I have been feeling guilty all day for missing! Am I crazy or what? Does anyone else give themselves these kinds of guilt trips when missing a workout? Is there something inherent about swimming that makes one obsessive compulsive about missing? Just wondering if I'm the only overly type-A character out here. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and psychological support. ;)
I've found that even if I'm sick, injured, or pressed for time, I feel better if I get into the water and do something. One time I injured my knee while running, and found flutter kick agonizing, so free and back were out for a few days. Dolphin kick wasn't too painful, so I was able to do some fly here and there. The rest of the time was spent doing... ugh... breaststroke. :badday: But I was still very glad to have gotten in the water.
I've found that even if I'm sick, injured, or pressed for time, I feel better if I get into the water and do something. One time I injured my knee while running, and found flutter kick agonizing, so free and back were out for a few days. Dolphin kick wasn't too painful, so I was able to do some fly here and there. The rest of the time was spent doing... ugh... breaststroke. :badday: But I was still very glad to have gotten in the water.
