I'm 63 and now cleared by my Drs. for swimming (not running or biking) after some major medical problems. Vascular and cardiovascular side effects from treatment come into play as I begin building endurance in the pool.
I'm fortunate to have the best coach (and the busiest) in the country to work with. As important as what my coach will do to bring me along, will be the help of a sports oriented Cardiologist.
Does anyone safely compete at a high level with ongoing guidance and input of a Cardiologist with satisfactory results? By satisfactory I mean age group competitive.
Are there reliable wrist heart monitors on the market? I haven't been in a pool in so long, I wasn't aware that the swimming community is made up of such great people - they're so much more laid back and sociable than marathoners.
Sorry if this topic has been discussed elsewhere. I'm still getting familiar with all that's available - it's intimidating.
Thanks,
Steve
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Solar, I love my mountain bike, but they're many reasons why it gathers dust for now. Cold intolerance (under 65 degrees) is one, but mostly why biking's impractical is I get lost and bump in to things. Head and Neck Cancer treatment fried my brain so bad, I measure moderately to severely cognitively impaired. I am a danger to myself and others on trails. Maybe some day I'll be back in the saddle.
RUNNER'S HIGH (or Swimmer's High) is what I am hoping to experience in the pool. Drs. want me to take Retalin, or Paxil or other Alzheimer's type drugs to deal with my Chemobrain. I'm pretty certain releasing endorphins into my brain is better medicine than more drugs and their potential side effects. Maybe later I can add biking to my daily routine.
Is there a comparison to make between Runner's High and Swimmer's High?
James Lucas - Does the LAAC still have their month long October Marathon? Do any old timers like Miki Gorman still run on the track? Steve
Solar, I love my mountain bike, but they're many reasons why it gathers dust for now. Cold intolerance (under 65 degrees) is one, but mostly why biking's impractical is I get lost and bump in to things. Head and Neck Cancer treatment fried my brain so bad, I measure moderately to severely cognitively impaired. I am a danger to myself and others on trails. Maybe some day I'll be back in the saddle.
RUNNER'S HIGH (or Swimmer's High) is what I am hoping to experience in the pool. Drs. want me to take Retalin, or Paxil or other Alzheimer's type drugs to deal with my Chemobrain. I'm pretty certain releasing endorphins into my brain is better medicine than more drugs and their potential side effects. Maybe later I can add biking to my daily routine.
Is there a comparison to make between Runner's High and Swimmer's High?
James Lucas - Does the LAAC still have their month long October Marathon? Do any old timers like Miki Gorman still run on the track? Steve
