Swimming and running

In article said:

I have searched the archives and read many posts on this topic but I am going to ask a question
specific to my situation.

I usually slack off during the winter months. I do aerobics classes, swim, and run as weather
permits. I hate using the machines at the gym. Then in March I start to increase my running.

I used to have swimming as my main exercise, before I had kids and had much less time. I took up
running because it was so easy to accomodate. This winter I have been swimming and I don't want
to stop.

I had been running three days and swimming three days, now I am running four and swimming three.
One of those days I run in the a.m. and swim in the p.m. then I take the next day off.

I know there are some of you out there who swim and run, so what do you think of just building up
my running again while I maintain the swimming? I don't run races or marathons, just for fun and
fitness. I am at about 16 miles a week now, building up to 25-30.

Hey, just keep up the cross-training if you like it. I used to run five days a week, and have
gradually scaled back to three, while throwing in a day or two of swimming. Even when I do just one
day of swimming per week, it's a REAL workout, like an hour solid doing a lane swim, with drills, a
long distance set, and I'll be adding some intervals shortly. Other days, I'll spend an hour and
half to two hours doing more of the same, with lots of recovery laps in between long sets and
intervals.

I don't know if I have a favourite sport now.... it used to be running, no question about it, but
once I got into swimming fairly seriously, I realized this was just as enjoyable, though in a
different way. Naturally, the risk of injury is greatly reduced, and you can tailor your workout to
whatever goals you have, like distance and/or speed. Or just practising different strokes, or just
having fun doing whatever.

So now I have TWO obsessions 🙂

Sure, build up the running while you continue to swim. The cross-training will help you avoid
injury. I find being in the water is very therapeutic for sore or tight muscles. Just remember to do
a few stretches before and after the swim. I sometimes forget, and then pay the price when I get a
foot cramp (my only swim "injury"😉.

Cam

(runmum) said:

I know there are some of you out there who swim and run, so what do you think of just building up
my running again while I maintain the swimming? I don't run races or marathons, just for fun and
fitness. I am at about 16 miles a week now, building up to 25-30.

Whatcha waitin for? Get on a bicycle and do a triathlon.

Back in my triathlon days I'd go to the local Y and either swim and run or the other way round. I
found that my runs right after swimming were a bit too fast and I was always running faster and
feeling like I was racing. Maybe something about the breathing in the water before running, I dunno.
Found swimming after running to be fine and even a bit relaxing.

I found swimming something to be endured just so I'd survive the first lef of a triathlon.
The second tri season was over I'd say good bye to the pool. Never found it interesting
enough to continue.

Go for it.

Andy

Totally agree with Andy! Dip your feet in triathalons! and you have the advantage of actually
enjoying swimming. But honestly, do both running and swimming if you enjoy it. You'll be working out
your upper body with the swimming and getting a good advantage on cardio for your running at the
same time. You'll be wonder woman in no time, jeeze you might even be tempted to start racing.....

Karl

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(runmum) said:

I know there are some of you out there who swim and run, so what do you think of just building up
my running again while I maintain the swimming? I don't run races or marathons, just for fun and
fitness. I am at about 16 miles a week now, building up to 25-30.

Whatcha waitin for? Get on a bicycle and do a triathlon.

Back in my triathlon days I'd go to the local Y and either swim and run or the other way round. I
found that my runs right after swimming were a bit too fast and I was always running faster and
feeling like I was racing. Maybe something about the breathing in the water before running, I
dunno. Found swimming after running to be fine and even a bit relaxing.

I found swimming something to be endured just so I'd survive the first lef of a triathlon. The
second tri season was over I'd say good bye to the pool. Never found it interesting enough to
continue.

Go for it.

Andy

In article said:

(runmum) said:

I know there are some of you out there who swim and run, so what do you think of just building up
my running again while I maintain the swimming? I don't run races or marathons, just for fun and
fitness. I am at about 16 miles a week now, building up to 25-30.

Whatcha waitin for? Get on a bicycle and do a triathlon.

Back in my triathlon days I'd go to the local Y and either swim and run or the other way round. I
found that my runs right after swimming were a bit too fast and I was always running faster and
feeling like I was racing. Maybe something about the breathing in the water before running, I
dunno. Found swimming after running to be fine and even a bit relaxing.

I found swimming something to be endured just so I'd survive the first lef of a triathlon. The
second tri season was over I'd say good bye to the pool. Never found it interesting enough to
continue.

Go for it.

Andy

I didn't even mention it in my earlier reply, but I am training for my first triathlon this May. I
didn't bring it up because you seemed to be just asking about doing both swimming and running. No
mention of cycling, but you did describe several other activities which all keep you busy. If the
triathlon thing strikes your fancy, consider a beginner's tri, which is short enough to complete
without difficulty, yet it still gives you a taste of the sport, with the exciting transitions, and
the experience of pacing yourself through the swim and bike in order to have a strong run.

best of luck!

Cam

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I didn't even mention it in my earlier reply, but I am training for my first triathlon this May.

Good luck, Cam! I would like to do a tri but I lack the time right now. Three kids, etc. etc. I am
considering one for my fortieth birthday in two years. I have done lots of recreational biking.
I'll have a lot more leeway when my youngest decides to sleep in a bit instead of getting up with
me at 6 a.m.

I like the idea of swimming after running, Andy. I could do that on Sundays. I'll give it a try and
see what happens.

Donna