I am new to distance swimming and I absolutely love it!!! My fear is injury and not being able to train at a high level. So my question, for allthe experienced distance swimmers, how do you take care of your body to prevent injury? Supplements, additional training, therapies, etc.
This has been a good thread... nice to hear so many different perspectives on being in it for the long haul. The issue of technique, which I don't think I've come close to mastering fully, is really important. As Kevin mentioned, you make small adjustments here and there to compensate for this or that pain. If something hurts... check technique. And what generates speed for the sprinter is not necessarily what is going to carry you through 5K or 10K.
This has been a good thread... nice to hear so many different perspectives on being in it for the long haul. The issue of technique, which I don't think I've come close to mastering fully, is really important. As Kevin mentioned, you make small adjustments here and there to compensate for this or that pain. If something hurts... check technique. And what generates speed for the sprinter is not necessarily what is going to carry you through 5K or 10K.
