I decided to "run" in a different way-swim. There is a facility across from the street from the hospital that has a lap pool, a basketball court, etc. I thought I would try getting up early and running before work and failed abjectly. So, I decided to try swimming. I figure I will work my legs and my arms, improve my fitness and not get hot at the same time. Right now I am thinking I will swim during the week and run on Saturday morning in July and August. Then I will see what the weather does.
I swam today after work. I puffed a lot and my arms and legs needed rests frequently, but things will improve as it did when I started running. I did some laps using only my legs with the hope that it will be like running. When I arrived at the pool I was the only swimmer. The lifeguard was studying as I walked in and had to go to work. I thought about telling him I promised I wouldn't drown, but I don't think it would have made a difference.
I may have to buy some goggles to save my eyeballs. I wonder what chorine will do to my hair color?
If you start biking now, you'll soon be ready to do a triathlon!
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Goggles help and you may consider a cap, in spite of how attractive they are. When I tried swimming some, we did some laps using one arm which I think also makes you work your legs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jay, go for the tri!!