tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post7313280330190928682..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Wednesday Workout Update - the "S" Word EditionShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-1365921161909782782011-04-23T19:35:36.980-05:002011-04-23T19:35:36.980-05:00I thought I was in good shape .... until I got in ...I thought I was in good shape .... until I got in a pool and swam 25 yards. OMG! Its really hard work! I havent been in the pool with any consistency for months... maybe its time to get back in the water. <br />You should also think about deep water running. Put on a belt and try jogging the length of the pool. It's not easy and its a good way to "run" while recovering from an injury.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384272602826948777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-15875490947184800702011-04-23T06:57:13.281-05:002011-04-23T06:57:13.281-05:00TOLD YOU SO.
Now you just have to write about it ...TOLD YOU SO.<br /><br />Now you just have to write about it all the time so you kick me in the pants enough to get back to swimming too!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-51468016867036752532011-04-21T13:23:53.733-05:002011-04-21T13:23:53.733-05:00Good for you getting in the pool. I feel so lucky ...Good for you getting in the pool. I feel so lucky to have grown up swimming. I know it's a struggle for alot of people. The more you go, I am sure the easier it will be. It is such a great exercise!!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-40546608017346839072011-04-21T11:27:22.305-05:002011-04-21T11:27:22.305-05:00My gym has an outdoor pool, and I noticed today, i...My gym has an outdoor pool, and I noticed today, it's still a little "leafy". Nope, not gonna do it. I'll wait until I get to NC in June, and then CA in August to do my swimming. On the other hand, the water park here has an awesome wave pool! In that thing, it's tread water or DIE. Waves and kids flying everywhere! Yippee!MaryB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16589032491549060524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78047351771294702712011-04-21T10:35:43.521-05:002011-04-21T10:35:43.521-05:00Is this how you feel?
http://mystuffspace.com/gra...Is this how you feel?<br /><br />http://mystuffspace.com/graphics/graphic/mad-cat-swimming<br /><br />or <br /><br />http://lh6.ggpht.com/TomRodman/RcS4XJeB0AI/AAAAAAAAAlU/sznpJW_H8n0/PICT0678.jpgwem9876pthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332099319110637220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-19831971033774216342011-04-21T10:34:25.703-05:002011-04-21T10:34:25.703-05:00Hooray for becomming a swimmer! I am totally behi...Hooray for becomming a swimmer! I am totally behind on my blog reading, but wanted to give you kudos for going back by yourself.<br /><br />I am not a swimmer by any stretch of the imagination - I just can't seem to get my arms, legs and breathing to be in sync. But, I am getting better - I am not as scared and I believe Tony would be shocked at how "real" it looks when I swim now!<br /><br />Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-73658681911346865522011-04-21T09:42:03.362-05:002011-04-21T09:42:03.362-05:00GOOD for you for trying out swimming. I am also a...GOOD for you for trying out swimming. I am also awkward in the pool and would probably not do it unless it was a last resort!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-5504522207198019712011-04-21T07:47:34.508-05:002011-04-21T07:47:34.508-05:00Yay you Shelley!!!! Sounds like the swim thing wi...Yay you Shelley!!!! Sounds like the swim thing will become a habit. Have a great day.Roz @ weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01170490131384171109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43606458110040900212011-04-20T14:33:34.039-05:002011-04-20T14:33:34.039-05:00The universe is trying to get your attention with ...The universe is trying to get your attention with the word POOL...it contains a word inside the larger word.<br />Do I have to spell that word out for you?<br /> POO.<br /><br />The lymphedema folks always tell us lymphedemaed people to swim but they also warn us against doing things that may cause an infection (things such as being alive, breathing, going to the hospital, swimming in public poos). So that is why I'm warning you about the gym poo(l).<br />Love,<br />JanellLevihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-33173476151320979742011-04-20T14:09:18.481-05:002011-04-20T14:09:18.481-05:00What? A swim in the pool isn't the same as a ...What? A swim in the pool isn't the same as a bath and hair wash??? Come on now! You've got to be kidding me!!!!!!! haa haa haa<br /><br />Go you for breaking out of your comfort zone and swimming. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to swim regularly! (or do waht i call swimming at least)MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31760560610402162492011-04-20T14:09:13.980-05:002011-04-20T14:09:13.980-05:00Swimming is a lot of fun. I'd love to have my...Swimming is a lot of fun. I'd love to have my own pool in the backyard but since the money tree is dead.....<br /><br />Gray Panthers?! Hilarious! I see a future relay team name there. ;-)<br /><br />Glad you're getting out there and trying new things. I was reading recently that we should always be looking to try new things to stimulate our brains and our bodies. <br /><br />PS: I also do the belly flop/lift leg/roll over exit. Always have. Very ladylike.Kelly the Happy Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141980277979631252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-72210381367769735352011-04-20T12:43:19.280-05:002011-04-20T12:43:19.280-05:00Oh I love this post, Shelley! I've had an app...Oh I love this post, Shelley! I've had an approach avoidance relationship with swimming forever, and actually started getting into it for a bit at my cadillac gym. There's a reason why my blog URL is willswimagain.com! You are, as always, an inspiration and a role model for being open minded about exercise and fitness. You are one of my heros.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-60576962593069128062011-04-20T11:17:21.145-05:002011-04-20T11:17:21.145-05:00Good for you on the swimming. When I trained for ...Good for you on the swimming. When I trained for my triathlon - the swim was the part I really disliked. I like to play around in the water, not actually swim. Real swimming just isn't very fun for me.<br /><br />Wish I liked it because it is very nonimpact!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-16454358306276487622011-04-20T09:30:15.321-05:002011-04-20T09:30:15.321-05:00I love your blog, I follow it faithfully! I love s...I love your blog, I follow it faithfully! I love swimming too, and I'm so glad you have discovered it. It takes more persistence than other sports I think... because it is so exhausting when you start, and you have to develop skills and confidence, but I really think it's the BEST exercise. I feel so strong and healthy after a swim. But I highly recommend a shower and shampoo after a swim - the chlorine can really get to you! I haven't been able to swim for a while myself (surgery and radiation for breast cancer, caught early, I will be FINE, and they told me not to swim until treatment was over, I think not to irritate the skin), but I am looking forward to getting back to the pool very soon!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154718177125211490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2404366688937011752011-04-20T09:27:23.436-05:002011-04-20T09:27:23.436-05:00Well, how 'bout that? I can just see the head...Well, how 'bout that? I can just see the headlines: California girl dives into swimming and becomes the next triathlete! You KNOW that's coming, don't you? So excited for you and excited to follow your journey.<br /><br />I think I only tried the hoist out of the pool once. I either use the stairs at the shallow end or one of the ladders. I don't care whose in my way. <br /><br />Hey, do they have a spa that you can sit in afterwards? Sometimes that was my only motivation to get in the pool.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59620502504920382862011-04-20T09:14:10.142-05:002011-04-20T09:14:10.142-05:00Wow, I don't want to swim (ever) either. Part...Wow, I don't want to swim (ever) either. Part of it is the whole getting wet thing, but finding goggles that don't leak overwhelms me! Nice job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-56323226800133783152011-04-20T09:05:15.507-05:002011-04-20T09:05:15.507-05:00Wow, you are reminding me how much i miss swimming...Wow, you are reminding me how much i miss swimming. I just might have to get myself to the gym. Of course knowing it's Texas, it won't be long before I can use our pool. I love swimming. I don't love the drive to the gym, undress, get wet, shower, reapply make up, get dressed and all that part. Keep writing. I'm hanging on by my fingernails, nubs that they are, and you're helping. :)Dr. Fat To Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59555355864870493252011-04-20T08:40:19.870-05:002011-04-20T08:40:19.870-05:00I agreee with everyone, good for you! It is getti...I agreee with everyone, good for you! It is getting warm enough to swim here in the desert. Can't wait this year. I got a real cute suit, so I better use it!<br /><br />I am so glad to be back to reading AND commenting!<br /><br />Way to go!F. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-58925844082234939412011-04-20T07:58:48.306-05:002011-04-20T07:58:48.306-05:00ITA about the etiquette signs. Not only should th...ITA about the etiquette signs. Not only should they be posted at pools but on tracks as well!<br /><br />The thing I adore about you Shelley is, that even though you may take a roundabout way to arrive at a conclusion because you need to do it YOUR way, once you're there you 'dive in' (ha! yes, I do crack myself up!) headfirst and give it your all.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-65177233820757507032011-04-20T07:41:01.555-05:002011-04-20T07:41:01.555-05:00When I hit my weight plateau and was running a ton...When I hit my weight plateau and was running a ton, a trainer told me I needed to switch things up and suggested swimming! good fo ryou!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263019567597636980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-18461735864005049142011-04-20T07:19:51.737-05:002011-04-20T07:19:51.737-05:00Good on you for being open to the swimming! It ce...Good on you for being open to the swimming! It certainly wouldn't be in my comfort zone, either. I hope you are appropriately proud of yourself and your Universe for supplying you with all the right things at just the right time. It's funny how those things work out if we are willing.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440676304336222503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-87202104551748581612011-04-20T07:15:20.416-05:002011-04-20T07:15:20.416-05:00The Gray Panthers??? OMG, that brought a chuckle. ...The Gray Panthers??? OMG, that brought a chuckle. Maybe you should join them for water aerobics (it is one heckuva a workout btw)...not because of the who "gray" thing but it would be cool to call yourself a panther :-)<br /><br />Oh, I used to swim competitively...and I know my way around a pool...but I can't gracefully get out of one either!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120962110878757327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-62267185849412671372011-04-20T06:59:30.776-05:002011-04-20T06:59:30.776-05:00haha, I don't really know how to swim. Well ma...haha, I don't really know how to swim. Well maybe enough to keep my head above water for about a minute but I'm still contemplating a gym this summer with a pool as a back up plan in case something happens to really mess up my leg. sigh. damn you biomechanics!BabyWeightMyFatAsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08872282003431478241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-24019285578369079922011-04-20T06:57:16.770-05:002011-04-20T06:57:16.770-05:00Love this post, you're such a good writer.
I...Love this post, you're such a good writer. <br /><br />I have swam a lot when I was young, I was pretty good at it too but i can't remember when I last did it. My gym has a pool, not a big one but I never used it. <br /><br />I have to rethink what I want to do for crosstraining after the half marathon. Do I want to add swimming or not? Also need to think if I still stay at this gym when my membership ends this year. <br /><br />I am very proud of you that you stepped out of your comfort zone and tried swimming.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-31655783400982420902011-04-20T05:48:25.755-05:002011-04-20T05:48:25.755-05:00Good for you, Shelley!
I am an awful swimmer (I c...Good for you, Shelley!<br /><br />I am an awful swimmer (I can do it, but I don't like it.) I'm good at floating on a floaty thing. And most indoor pools make the water really cold for the competitive swimmers, so every time I get in, I want to cry (well, when I'm in a cold climate anyway - I'd probably love it in FL)!<br /><br />The "Grey Panthers" sound rather daunting - like a pack of old ladies who are coming to get you and won't let you cross the pool :)<br /><br />I'm like you - the pull-up and twist move to get out of the pool is not easy. I've gotten into some rather un-lady-like positions trying to scramble out of the water and onto the ledge!<br /><br />Ooh...California...nice.Ex Yo-Yo Dieter Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833922126301063523noreply@blogger.com