Help me. I have been training for a couple of months(Since October) for a 4.4 swim and have been battling stiffness/Soreness in my shoulders and chest. While my friends say that I am over training I beg to differ. I watch other swimmers who are training for the event train for a minimum of an hour in the pool daily while I am suffering. My recent workout was;
Saturday 2 miles 67 minutes
Sunday cardio work no pool
Monday 1 mile 33 minutes
Tuesday 1 mile 32 minutes
Wednesday -Whinned a lot
Thursday-More of the same.
I am new to this sport so I need some wisdom.
I am 33 years old so I don't think it is age(hope not).
A couple of suggestions:
1) Make sure that you get a good warm-up and warm-down at each practice
2) Some pains come from improper stroke technique, find a coach who can give you some stroke instructions or pointers
3) Take aspirin, ibuprofen, or any other anti-inflammatory/pain reliever before and after workouts
Good luck with the swim.
I assume it is the Chesapeake bay Bridge Swim. A great swim! And per your other post, go ahead and wear the wetsuit, this time. Maybe next year you will be ready to try it without.
A couple of suggestions:
1) Make sure that you get a good warm-up and warm-down at each practice
2) Some pains come from improper stroke technique, find a coach who can give you some stroke instructions or pointers
3) Take aspirin, ibuprofen, or any other anti-inflammatory/pain reliever before and after workouts
Good luck with the swim.
I assume it is the Chesapeake bay Bridge Swim. A great swim! And per your other post, go ahead and wear the wetsuit, this time. Maybe next year you will be ready to try it without.
