that is not me in the photo; I have a much cuter swimsuit. but this is a good visual of how pool running actually works. see, you just put on the geriatric floaty belt and run your little heart out. it's like going through all the motions of running but without all the impact. and any sense of speed.I'll be honest, though, I'm really looking forward to the day when I can just run again. it's a lot less effort, logistically speaking. I have to plan my workouts around pool times and when/where I'll have more of an chance to get a lane in deeper water. I can't wait for the day I can just put on my shoes and head out the door.
I was at steiner this morning and did somewhat enjoy watching the water polo practice. (I didn't love the fear of getting hit in the back of the head with the water polo ball, though.) water polo is probably just about the toughest sport there is. I played it in college. okay, so it was just intramurals, but still--those chicks are ruthless! pullin' and tuggin' on your suit, almost pushing you under the water if they can get away with it. very mean.
1.75 hour pool run
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oooh- this brings back bad, BAD memories of this winter for me. pool running was a novel idea at first, and i kind of got into it- then, after just me and the oldies in the pool- sans ipod, it got seriously mind-blowingly crazy for me. :) good luck! i nursed my injury on a bike, too- indoors. but that may have done more harm than good. ick! injuries are so bad!
jen, I know! pool running is like the cousin to the treadmill that nobody really likes. at least with the tready you can listen to the ipod. pool running I'm just getting splashed every five seconds and have nothing to totally zone out to. and not to mention the fact that I can't even do a full lap because I have to stay in the deep end! it's driving me crazy! but I guess not as crazy as I would be going if I couldn't do anything at all. right? right.
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