Until I had to face getting wet. I hate it. I know it doesn't make sense. But I just hate that jump. Seriously, I swam 12 hours a week for 4 freakin' years when I played varsity waterpolo in university & I still hate it. Then it took me 42 lengths to stop feeling negative about being wet & cold. That nice pleasant groove lasted exactly 20 lengths. Then I got a wicked goggle headache & just gutted out the last 18. So, 80 lengths (2000 yards) in 45 minutes. Sucky pace. But I will say that I definitely feel like I worked out. Nothing gives me a good full body tired like swimming.
So, to all you swimmers out there:
Can you recommend a good pair of goggles? I really cannot find a pair that fits properly & doesn't leak (I have a small head) or that doesn't give me a headache.
Also, just a helpful tip...I don't recommend doing the above workout after going to Red Lobster for lunch with the girls from work. Oi.
As for the photos...they made me laugh out loud ;)
Happy Running!
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80 lengths. ugh. I know, pretty much without a shadow of a doubt, that I will never be a triathlete. The swimming would be bad, just bad.
Gah. My longest swim was exactly 42 lengths. No competitive swimming background here, and I hated the first fourth or more. I was always glad when a little comfort kicked in and it felt more natural.
Not a sucky pace. I did 100 yards less and took about 5 min longer. Though I was never competitive at anything. I don't like the first jump in either, but the first few lengths are always good because I feel stronger then than when I get tired. Laps 5-25 seem to be the worst because once I feel like I'm over the "hump" (half-way-ish), I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it isn't so bad. Way to listen to your body and cross-train as needed.
I don't swim very well and thinking about getting some training. The pace sounds awesome! Yeah Red lobster after workout or before a race is never a good idea :)
That "swim tired" is the best!!! I just wanna get in a hot shower and then eat a big bowl of cereal when I am done!! Nice job on it!!
Hey 45 minutes isn't that bad! And you'll just improve from there! I just swam a mile for the first time in awhile, I love how I feel after swimming but I'm always so HUNGRY!
I wear Speedo vanquishers, for women. Maybe those would work for you?
The swim is tough, especially around this time where it is cold outside. But you did it, good job!
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