[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by emartin10

Jimbo - I would try to use swimming as "recovery" from runs. I find that after a long run, I can still get a really good swim in, and not really tax my system too much more. After a good run, try a lighter swim, and see how you feel. You'll get twice the workouts, with not near as much energy expended. Plus, I usually am pretty jacked up after a good run, with plenty more energy to spare, so the swims help there too.

Plus, I usually hop out of the pool and run to the hot tubs for real recovery.

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Wow. Great minds.. this is exactly what I had planned for today. Yesterday I lifted and hit the pool/whirlpool. Not much energy to swim after lifting but it felt good and oh..that whirlpool! shweeet.