As an open water swimmer at heart, I got fed up with pool swimming about a month ago, and switched to almost entirely to cross country skiing 2-3 times/wk, about an hour per ski. I jumped back in the pool this week, and felt like I hadn't missed a beat; perhaps even a little stronger. I haven't had this experience with any other activity; certainly not running or biking. Now what to do about mud season - no snow and icy lakes. Hm.
Hopper
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It's probably obvious from my screen name, but for me, grappling has been a great way to work my strength, speed, and cardio. Even after a long layoff in the pool, I find that it's a lot easier to pick back up where I left off compared to other cross training. And during a hard swim practice, I end up thinking, "I was able to choke a dude twice my weight almost unconscious yesterday. I can handle this interval. No problem."
You just need to be careful of busting an elbow. That'll ruin your whole season.:badday:
It's probably obvious from my screen name, but for me, grappling has been a great way to work my strength, speed, and cardio. Even after a long layoff in the pool, I find that it's a lot easier to pick back up where I left off compared to other cross training. And during a hard swim practice, I end up thinking, "I was able to choke a dude twice my weight almost unconscious yesterday. I can handle this interval. No problem."
You just need to be careful of busting an elbow. That'll ruin your whole season.:badday:
