Comments on: How Not To Be the Fat Ex-Swimmer http://www.swimwatch.net/2007/09/how-not-to-be-the-fat-ex-swimmer.html Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:52:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Christophe Keller http://www.swimwatch.net/2007/09/how-not-to-be-the-fat-ex-swimmer.html/comment-page-1#comment-70 Christophe Keller Fri, 28 May 2010 08:39:27 +0000 http://www.swimwatch.net/wordpress/?p=97#comment-70 Hi Jane, Quite interesting story. I've been running for fifteen years and it's true that it's the best way I've found to stay slim. I run about 1/2 hour once a week. However I also took up (recreational) swimming about 7 years ago and go to the pool two times a week. For me it's very enjoyable as I have a good time with my buddies. I also discovered Total Immersion which really opened a new world to me. Instead of the drudgery of mindless lap after lap swimming, my swimming has become a mindful practice which is very pleasurable, a kind of meditation in the water where I focus on my technique and the sensation of my body as it floats in the water. Who knows, maybe this method could bring back your love of swimming? Christophe Hi Jane,

Quite interesting story. I’ve been running for fifteen years and it’s true that it’s the best way I’ve found to stay slim. I run about 1/2 hour once a week.

However I also took up (recreational) swimming about 7 years ago and go to the pool two times a week. For me it’s very enjoyable as I have a good time with my buddies.

I also discovered Total Immersion which really opened a new world to me. Instead of the drudgery of mindless lap after lap swimming, my swimming has become a mindful practice which is very pleasurable, a kind of meditation in the water where I focus on my technique and the sensation of my body as it floats in the water.

Who knows, maybe this method could bring back your love of swimming?

Christophe

]]> By: Lex http://www.swimwatch.net/2007/09/how-not-to-be-the-fat-ex-swimmer.html/comment-page-1#comment-43 Lex Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:36:54 +0000 http://www.swimwatch.net/wordpress/?p=97#comment-43 Hi Jane Having safely reached my 60's without any injuries so far - I am convinced the answer is to do as many sports as you can in moderation. I'm not wonderful at any of them but I still go swimming twice a week, running twice a week, cycling as often as I can, and kayaking weather and time permitting. I also have a dog and do quite a few agility events with her. This means I have a real choice of activities and never get sick of any of them. Hi Jane
Having safely reached my 60’s without any injuries so far - I am convinced the answer is to do as many sports as you can in moderation. I’m not wonderful at any of them but I still go swimming twice a week, running twice a week, cycling as often as I can, and kayaking weather and time permitting. I also have a dog and do quite a few agility events with her. This means I have a real choice of activities and never get sick of any of them.

]]> By: Jane http://www.swimwatch.net/2007/09/how-not-to-be-the-fat-ex-swimmer.html/comment-page-1#comment-11 Jane Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:02:45 +0000 http://www.swimwatch.net/wordpress/?p=97#comment-11 Hey there, I think the last time I rode a bike was about fifteen years ago! I considered it, but had a dog when I began running, so this was my best option. I'm now rather addicted to it... not experiencing any of the physical detriments to the high-impact exercise anymore either, as I've now been running for almost three years. This isn't to say that I'm not going to come across problems in the future, at which point I'll likely look to something like cycling again! Cheers for the comment :) Jane Hey there,

I think the last time I rode a bike was about fifteen years ago! I considered it, but had a dog when I began running, so this was my best option. I’m now rather addicted to it… not experiencing any of the physical detriments to the high-impact exercise anymore either, as I’ve now been running for almost three years.

This isn’t to say that I’m not going to come across problems in the future, at which point I’ll likely look to something like cycling again! Cheers for the comment :)

Jane

]]> By: krusty http://www.swimwatch.net/2007/09/how-not-to-be-the-fat-ex-swimmer.html/comment-page-1#comment-10 krusty Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:59:40 +0000 http://www.swimwatch.net/wordpress/?p=97#comment-10 Have you considered taking up biking? It does a lot for keeping you in shape without the amount of beating running does to your body. Have you considered taking up biking? It does a lot for keeping you in shape without the amount of beating running does to your body.

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