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This is some random person off the internet. Slightly below the knee might be a tight IT Band. Foam rolling is best for that. However it would be best to go to a physiotherapist, or a chiropractor that specializes in Active Release. I went in for knee issues and turns out my lower back is incredibly tight.

I am what most people would call skinny. Most of my extra weight is in the stomach area.. I have still have thigh chub rub and have at my skinniest. Body glide, tight shorts under skirts, and long shorts in general.

Physiotherapists are great to help you figure out what is going on with your body. Agree with meritage4 on other option to keep your fitness up. Water running has been shown to keep the training up. With time off you are not going to be at the same level you were before. I would suggest starting the program again as well…

I am seconding the body glide and especially the back of the neck. My first open water swim last year (2.1km) ended up having a freak underwater current that had me swimming for 2.5 hours. I did not use enough body glide. Also my wetsuit cost me 350 CAN on sale. Unfortunately the cheaper ones did not fit me properly. I…

I regularly run 8-10km every Sunday and a bunch of shorter distances through the week. I am starting to train for 1/2 marathon distance. My essentials are good pair of running shoes with running socks (I have issues with blisters, and shin splints if I don't) and a running shirt. Currently running in a t shirt and will be…

I didn't go swimming yesterday. I got busy at home. I regret not going now. Ill have to remember that next time I decide not to go swimming. I will regret that decision later.

I have been part of a Masters swim program that didn't compete. We did have a coach. I am now part of a much larger group. Weekdays there are two times and we take up 8 lanes, can be anywhere from 3-8 people per lane. There are the super competitive fast people, distance swimmers and those doing it for fitness and stroke…

Juliet, I sprained my ankle in August. I was unable to swim for a few months after. I could feel pain in my ankle when not even kicking. I ended up using a pull buoy most of the time and that helped once I got back into swimming. On Thursday - speedwork and improving my breaststroke. Since I am in town this weekend I will…

Fast Sets of 200 m, then 100m. Plus a bunch of other stuff. Also a drill where after each 50m you decrease the amount you breath, ie start every 2nd stroke, then next 50 every 3rd, etc. Thursday nights are going to become tough since I am also starting to run Thursday nights. I got a leg cramp in my 50 fun lap using fins,…

I searched for Pilates and found it in Cardio but not in Strength. I, however, would log it as a strength exercise. Pilates is an excellent core workout but I do not consider it cardio.

@fishgutzy I will have to get my boyfriend to try swimming with fins. His lower half tends to sink, this might help him out.

Is this Celsius or Fahrenheit? Because 8 degrees Celsius is great for running. You warm up quick. If its windy I will wear a light wind breaker or just a long sleeve shirt, if its not windy I would just wear short sleeves. I went running yesterday in 6 degree temperature with capris and a t shirt. If you are talking…

I think also part of it is mental. With swimming you cannot breathe anytime you want like you would in any other exercise. You are forced to breathe at specific intervals and a certain time frame. Much like a panic attack it can cause you to hyperventilate. Or feel as though you aren't getting enough air, even if you…

I was recently looking into doing a swim meet in the US. I got lost trying to figure out the yardage and equivalents. I think one of the events was the 1650 mile. I figured I wouldn't end up doing the meet anyways so didn't actually try to figure them out. Give me metres and kilometres any day of the week. They make so…

I am looking forward to improving my swimming. New goal is to take 2 seconds off my 50 metre time and be functional at flip turns. Maybe not for the next meet, but for Provincials in April. I think my problem (losing googles) with the dive start is not tucking my head down enough. I was lucky enough to get a photo of my…

Finally Home! It was a full full day. I swam in 5 events. Two relays where I swam 50 m free in both. I only have my split time for the first medley (39.01). My other three races were 50 m free (40.95 sec), 100 m free (1:33.68) and 1500 m (31:04.35 with splits averaging 2:05) Apparently I have also caught the coaches…

Open water swims can be tricky. I have only done a few but my first one had a freak underwater current. The distance was 2.1km, but the amount of effort you had to put in was far far greater. A third of the people were not able to finish due to the conditions. The year before everyone finished. A running comparison would…

First ever swim meet today. About to head out the door. No idea what to expect.

Update from Thursday. I was tired and feel like going but I went to my Masters Swim anyways. I have discovered a problem with my front crawl form. I think I got too used to open water swimming and also having to watch for others in my lane. When I swim I do not keep my head in the neutral line. I am always looking ahead…

Masters Swim last night. Practice for the swim meet coming up. Which I have signed up for. 50 m free, 100 m free and 1500 m free on a long course. This will be my first meet. Swim was a series of 50 m timed sprints with good breaks in between plus one 100m sprint.

Endurance Training today. Hard workout with a tough coach, but she said my endurance was already improving after a week of swimming again. Total Distance 2400 meters on a long course.

I am taking back my recommendation of the Timex watch. The watch itself is great. But the connectors that hold the strap to the watch broke. This has happened twice. I have sent it back once already under warranty and will have to do so again.

My 2015 swim goals are to attend as many as Master Swim sessions as possible. No excuses for being tired. I also was to have a decent time for my 2.1km swim in July. I did it last year, but there was a freak underwater current so I cant even say I want to beat my time since I completed a 3.1km swim faster then the 2.1km. I…

This week was my first day back in the pool in awhile. Tuesday was sprints and today we worked on free and back stroke. I got to learn how to go from back crawl to the front to flip for a turn. Now I just need to practice my flip turns. My Masters group is having a Swim Meet at the end of the month. I have committed myself…

Last year for Christmas I got a Timex Ironman watch. One reason I wanted it is because of the tap function. Instead of using the buttons for the splits I just tap. Something I can easily do underwater after my wall push off.

I have been running regularly the past few months and this weekend I tried to run on the treadmill. I was all excited to run. But I got off in a matter of minutes. I found the treadmill affected my gait and I could feel the impact in my shins every step. When you run your feet should hit the ground underneath you. When I…

No swimming last night due to the holiday. Pool was closed. I went for a nice run instead.

The running slow thing is what got me when I first started running. I was always running too fast, even following the C25K program. End result was shin splints and no running. I learned a proper pace for me through trail running. I used to live in the mountains and there was no such thing as a flat trail. This forces you…

I want to know how you handle the salt water. I can get used to the waves and tide, but I cannot get used to the salt water. Especially when it gets in my mouth. Maybe it depends on location. When I go to the Caribbean on holiday I don't remember it bothering me. And its terrible when I go the US East coast beaches.

Sprints today. Tough work but good. I also found out that this thursday at Masters we will be teamed up with better swimmers to work on our strokes and skills.