I've never been a great swimmer, but doing laps twice a week has been part of my routine for years. With my gym closed, I miss the all-over feeling of exhaustion (in a good way) followed by relaxation in the steam room. Fortunately the offerings online help with continuity for yoga and some cardio/light weight routines.
I miss the general camaraderie I had at the gym on days I'd row, take classes or work out on my own, though swimming met a different set of needs for me. I would usually hit the pool at off hours to ensure a lane to myself. Swimming was a rare part of my day where I could be alone with no email, calls or interruptions. I'm not a good enough swimmer to be on autopilot and let my mind wander. Swimming is meditative in that I can only pay attention to my stroke and breathing, The closest substitute I've found for now is jogging and walking outside, though it's not the same. With so many others out walking, there's a need to cross the street or walk in the middle of the road to keep distance which makes it hard to give my mind a rest from the awful reality we're facing.
I'm curious how other swimmers are handling things.
I miss the general camaraderie I had at the gym on days I'd row, take classes or work out on my own, though swimming met a different set of needs for me. I would usually hit the pool at off hours to ensure a lane to myself. Swimming was a rare part of my day where I could be alone with no email, calls or interruptions. I'm not a good enough swimmer to be on autopilot and let my mind wander. Swimming is meditative in that I can only pay attention to my stroke and breathing, The closest substitute I've found for now is jogging and walking outside, though it's not the same. With so many others out walking, there's a need to cross the street or walk in the middle of the road to keep distance which makes it hard to give my mind a rest from the awful reality we're facing.
I'm curious how other swimmers are handling things.