Ever since I bought this on Wednesday:
I was not looking forward to this on Saturday/Sunday:
My AWESOME friend Kim was so very kind to play with/watch my munchkins at the pool so I could get it done.
It really wasn't so bad. I wouldn't go so far as to say it was "fun," but it was ok. Evan excitedly volunteered to start timing my intervals (2:00 fast/1:30 rest) after a 15 minute warm-up. My heart rate got going on those intervals. It got up to 170. I could feel the work in my feet (butt, hips, etc.) as well. Pool running has to strengthen the dogs.
Love my boy but he SUCKED as a timer. I fired him after he disappeared to go take a shower in the locker room during interval #3. I'm pretty sure about 4 minutes had gone by and there I was, still sprinting and close to cardiac arrest. I yelled for him, and he finally reappeared all confused about the ending time that we had discussed. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Gimme my damn watch.
All in all, it was a successful workout. I even managed a smile.
Look Ma! No hands!!
Coach wanted me to try pool running for 5 minutes at the end of the hour without the flotation belt. Yeah, right!! I sunk after the first minute. He tells me that's because I have more lean body mass than the "other stuff." I'll take it!!
good for you! I hate it with a passion, but it does really keep your fitness level up. Intervals are the way to go, too. and yeah, I can't do it w/o the belt either--I have two very lean friends who do it all the time, though, so it can be accomplished.
ReplyDeleteThe old adage holds true, you're either a sinker or a floater. I can't do it without the belt either, I'm definitely a sinker, but I still think the belt helps you keep your form together and concentrate on rapid leg turn.
ReplyDeleteEven with the belt on, I still am sinking. I've actually been tempted to use two belts! Good luck, pool running def works!