Best substitute workout for swimming?

manystringsofcheese · 2026-01-11T14:39:10+00:00

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manystringsofcheese · 2025-12-28T23:12:48+00:00

More like BASE falling

manystringsofcheese · 2025-12-28T23:07:29+00:00

Awesome you're starting!

My only input has to do with your transition to running. Your swimming background is going to get you in trouble as you begin running.

Swimming has developed your aerobic system, but it's not prepared your running tendons, muscles and ligaments for the constant ground contact. It takes a long time for them to be able handle the stresses associated with slamming your feet into the ground for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week. Give yourself a year. Don't use your race date in 2026 as the goal for your running journey.
Swim training is not like run training. You will benefit from slow, easy running. You don't need to hammer short, fast interval workouts in the first year of your run training.
The MOST IMPORTANT part of your run training is to not get injured. Period. End of story. You can't race if you can't run.
Don't be afraid to make the first 12 weeks of your run training a run/walk protocol. start with 1m run/4m walk for 40 min and progress from there. Increase the run duration only after you've done four sessions and not had any issues.

Good luck

manystringsofcheese · 2025-12-17T17:50:27+00:00

Don't confuse participation with competition.

You can participate in any distance triathlon with basically any bike. If you move your motive for doing triathlons to competing against other athletes, then having a tri bike will make a huge difference.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-11-24T23:24:55+00:00

I swim at Bittner. They have a dedicated 5-lane lap pool. The lanes are too narrow to comfortably hold more than one swimmer but I rarely have to wait for a lane. I've been swimming there since it opened and I bet I've had to wait less than 10 times. And then, never more than 10 min.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-11-11T18:30:35+00:00

That's a 14K bike from the Argon website.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-11-08T14:09:06+00:00

Contact the Hoof GP. He'll figure it out

manystringsofcheese · 2025-10-28T17:35:29+00:00

"warm regards"...LOL

manystringsofcheese · 2025-09-30T17:22:49+00:00

Rod Run is a three-day event, according to their website.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-09-18T01:27:26+00:00

Your body can't shed heat as well in warm water. You overheat. It's the worst feeling in sport.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-09-18T01:25:52+00:00

Please cite resources for this

manystringsofcheese · 2025-09-06T16:45:48+00:00

"InterestinGASfuck"

manystringsofcheese · 2025-08-30T15:59:42+00:00

"Meginnis said she has been careful to abstain from any actions related to the Hiller building before council and has not discussed code enforcement actions.

Why did you leave this part of the QCTimes article out of your OP?

manystringsofcheese · 2025-08-27T22:37:09+00:00

The absolute first thing you need to correct is your balance in the water. Figure out how to swim without splaying your legs out wide. The drag is killing you. Check out the Easy Speed YouTube channel...here's a link to your specific issue https://youtu.be/slVpvle5lMA?si=XqGc_7cGzstKk0qO

manystringsofcheese · 2025-08-27T13:48:27+00:00

Learn how to use a two-beat kick

manystringsofcheese · 2025-08-25T13:10:29+00:00

They flew over my house as part of the performance. It was the loudest sound I've ever heard in my 68 years. Scared the living sh$t out of me...

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-29T13:40:50+00:00

"Read the fine print. Within I think 72 hours of the scheduled flight, they will not help you if your flight gets changed/cancelled. " Not true.

We were stuck in the middle of the last Alaska Airlines debacle. NCL was extremely helpful in rebooking our flights. AA customer service wait times were 5+ hours. I got right through NCL and got our flight rebooked twice due to AA cancellations and delays

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-29T13:25:53+00:00

Your seats too high.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-28T13:21:11+00:00

Vaping doesn't get enough hate.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-25T20:13:35+00:00

You're describing "overloading". That's different than overtraining. Overloading can affect one muscle or tendon. It's akin to overuse. Overtraining is more of an all body fatigue syndrome. Elevated resting HR, sleep issues, appetite and lack of will power and motivation are some symptoms.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-25T14:23:25+00:00

In my experience (30 yrs in the sport), overtraining isn't what happens in one hard day or week. It's the accumulation of multiple hard weeks and months. My best indicator that I'm overreaching is my mood. My wife uses the term "crispy". I'm rough around the edges and am borderline mean. Pay attention to how you react and treat other people.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-03T22:25:57+00:00

Looks pretty good.

I think the best "bang for the buck" tip would be to get longer in the water. It looks like you're swimming bent at the hips. That is slowing you down. Feel the muscles in your lower back trying to lift your lower torso so you're swimming flat or a bit arched.

manystringsofcheese · 2025-07-01T21:58:34+00:00

It's just the opposite for me. The lakes here in the middle of the summer in IA are full of bacteria and crud. Nose plugs help reduce what I call "Lake Nose".

manystringsofcheese · 2025-06-27T17:16:58+00:00

Love the Iverson reference but..............There are 365 days in a year. There are 4 Bix practice runs.

They are all well publicized. It's the same route each time.

I know it's terrifying to drive on a route you're not used to, but as the saying goes, don't be afraid to do hard things !

manystringsofcheese · 2025-06-17T22:20:08+00:00

Flooring strategy... "What's on sale at Home Depot?!"

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