tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8926806561408428497.post8223680105082989207..comments2023-11-02T05:12:04.620-04:00Comments on Annette Bednosky's blog: Beginner!annette bednoskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12396508241800373855noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8926806561408428497.post-68715216054556294462010-01-19T18:22:17.293-05:002010-01-19T18:22:17.293-05:00Right now swimming is cold and exhausting...water ...Right now swimming is cold and exhausting...water temp 76-80. I am considering a used wetsuit I saw on Craig's list for 25.00. I already wear a polypro hat under my swim cap-yet thanks for the thoughts! <br /><br />Sophie-I will at least pool run for the last part of my pool time as at least that keeps me from freezing and I am competent!annette bednoskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396508241800373855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8926806561408428497.post-54917505846894156662010-01-19T07:51:46.601-05:002010-01-19T07:51:46.601-05:00You will be so glad you did this! Swimming makes ...You will be so glad you did this! Swimming makes you feel so good.<br /><br />My daughter always used to freeze at the beginning of swim season for our community pool because they swam outdoors before school in May. We found an insulated swim cap online and it really helps. 30% of body heat is lost via your head. I use it under my ski helmet in the winter. Maybe that might help you.runcharlotterunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06766932760440301082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8926806561408428497.post-76920995582640445062010-01-18T07:11:10.404-05:002010-01-18T07:11:10.404-05:00Annette, No advise from me. I swim like my legs a...Annette, No advise from me. I swim like my legs are weighted down with lead weights. Now Tammy can swim like a fish. When we are in the pool together, she just laughs at me. Tammy has told me one of the key things is to get the head down so the legs come up on top of the water. I go two strokes and am sucking wind. Keep at it and maybe that dorsal fin will come out just a little bit!!!Rick Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067293157750460416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8926806561408428497.post-4168248160186933842010-01-17T13:52:15.639-05:002010-01-17T13:52:15.639-05:00Annette,
Good for you! Swimming has been a favori...Annette,<br /><br />Good for you! Swimming has been a favorite cross training activity for me ever since I retired from triathlons and started running ultras. In particular, I love the way I feel afterward--stretched out, relaxed, bone tired in that good way when we work different muscle groups. I also love pool running. If the pool in Boone has running belts, borrow one for the last 10 minutes of your swim. It is a great exercise to do after a tough race and to stretch out your hip flexors.<br /><br />As for staying warm, it helps if the pool is over 80 degrees but that is too hot for many pools and swimmers! Short of investing in a wet suit (not a bad idea if you plan to race tris in the future), you may need to just keep swimming to stay warm. Luckily, the pool where I swim likes to keep it warm but I know I would bail if it was less than 80. Ask about the pool temps and have fun!Sophie Speidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898497608573807716noreply@blogger.com