Last September I took up swimming laps for fitness. In my teens and early 20's I was a lifeguard and swim instructor...best summer job ever! Then I stopped swimming when I graduated university and got a real job that kept me indoors all summer.
Last summer I was running (well, jogging, I was not very fast) and even competed in a 5k race. But by the second half of the summer my right knee was giving me a lot of pain, especially 4 - 6 hours after a run. I had 3 different diagnoses fron different health professionals. In the end I decided the running was not worth the pain.
I swim 2 - 3 mornings per week as soon as I drop my youngest off at school, and I swim for about an hour in a 25m pool. I do between 65 - 80 lengths depending on what time I actually get in the pool and how I am feeling.
Before I swim I eat one majool date for energy.
I started off alternating front crawl with breast stroke, but now I do about 4 lengths of crawl, and then every fifth length I rest my arms and do breast stroke.
I feel great after my swims, but I have to say that it is not as effective as running for keeping my legs fit and for overall cardio. Plus after I swim I am STARVING and have to eat a really big breakfast...I've heard that is from being in the cold water. Whatever the cause it is not helping me lose any weight!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
First Ever Post
I am a long time lurker, I read blogs like I eat chocolate, with gusto and interest. But I have never written on my own blog for fear of revealing too much or of generating no interest. Which would be worse?
I am 47, almost 48. Out of work and loving it. My husband not so much, too much pressure on him to bring home the "bacon".
I am rediscovering my artistic side, painting and creating. Getting into shape. Volunteering at school.
What's next? That is the big question.
I am 47, almost 48. Out of work and loving it. My husband not so much, too much pressure on him to bring home the "bacon".
I am rediscovering my artistic side, painting and creating. Getting into shape. Volunteering at school.
What's next? That is the big question.
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