My mom convinced me to go pool running.

Does it need to be a special pool to work? I want to try it!

Brooke looks a lot like Curly in that slide pic! I have never thought they looked alike before. :)

Get well soon!

I’m glad your mom talked you into going pool running! My husband’s uncle swears by it. He ran track in high school and college and did a lot of pool running after an injury in college. He was actually able to *gain* fitness by pool running during his injury–he was surprised that he was actually faster than one of his teammates after his injury when the teammate used to be faster than him. Hopefully you’ll be able to gain some fitness, too!

I spent all spring last year pool-running- and it is absolutely NO JOKE.

My favorite is to do a ladder workout with increasing time for the hard intervals- start with 20 minutes medium effort, then begin with 30 sec hard effort, building to 4 minutes of hard effort w/ 2 minute recovery “jogs” at easy/medium effort- so 30sec, 1 min, 90 sec, 2 min, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4 – then 4 min; 4 min all the way back down the ladder, finishing with 10-20 minutes of medium effort. It ends up being 36 minutes of hard effort, 28 minutes of recovery, plus another 40 minutes of warm-up/cool down for a nice long workout of nearly 1:45- so equivalent to a mid-long run or so.

I also “like” doing sprints of 2-4 minutes to simulate running 400-800m track workouts.

Cell phone in a bag is a great way to get through it! I’ve been meaning to write a post on this myself!

Yay for endorphins! That wrap looks amazing! I’m adding that to our list of things to eat when I come visit. :-)

Oh no, so sorry you’re sick! I had the worst cold in the world last week! I hope you feel better today!

I’m jealous of your nice weather! It’s still super cold her (single digits), and no end in sight yet. :(

I was struggling with an IT band injury late last winter when you mentioned pool running. Changed my life. I go three times a week now, in addition to regular road miles, and I ‘run’ for an hour. I run a half marathon every six weeks or so, and find it is just the best way to keep my aging body (I’m almost 50) tuned up with less stress to my joints. Boring? Yup, but I listen to audio books (I have a waterproof case for my ipod). So, thanks. :-)

I tried pool running when I visited my parents in FL two weeks ago but kept thinking I was doing it wrong and then finally gave up.

Depends on the post, my “Benefits Of…” post are written on the weekends, sometimes weeks in advance, but other posts are written the night before around 7:30-8. I’m afraid of pool running haha I’m afraid I won’t be able to do it, it just looks so hard!! Hope you’re feeling better today!!

Too funny, but dealing with an injury and have been swimming. At the end of my laps, I do about 5 minutes of aqua jogging. Boring as hell, but I do feel good afterwards. I just ordered me some aqua shoes since the pool cuts my toes up something fierce. I’m now going to add that in to my training.

I have a love hate with pool running. I know it’s beneficial, but just so boring!! We need pools to install big movie screens, so we can at least watch a movie or something while pacing the pool.

You are so good. I get so bored in the pool. I know it’s a great workout, but I get so bored.

I usually write them in the evening after dinner.

I’ve done pool running with my injured runner friend, except we were outside so it was miserable cold :( But it definitely helped keep my fitness level.
Our weather is amazing right now! High 60’s low 70’s.
Lunch is almost always leftovers because I only have a 40 min lunch.

I usually write my posts during my lunch break at work or just whenever I find the time. There are sometimes just not enough hours in the day!

I write my posts at night and like Ben up there…I’ve been known to “sneakily” get one in “whilst at work”. Thanks Ben. I stole your words. This writing at night thing…it’s my favorite but it does have it’s downsides and sometimes I have to edit.

I would totally pool run to help myself heal but then I’d have to get wet.

I’ve never tried pool running, but I have no doubt that it’s an amazing workout! I did lots of pool exercises when I was recovering from my ACL surgery, and it helped a ton, so I can only imagine how great pool running is for you and your body.

I’m sad the sunshine went away, but at least it’s still fairly warm for this time of year.

I typically write my blog posts for the next morning in the evening too. It just works better with my schedule that way!

I’m going to try pool running! Thanks for the tip!!

I’ve ever really tried pool running except like playing around, but I think it would be a great exercise for sure!

It was SO nice here in Charlotte the past few days and now it is cold again…well cold for us like 45*, but today is freezing :( I just want it to be warm!!

I usually write my posts during the middle of the day, either before or after lunch…just whenever I get a break from work!

I’ve never tried pool running, but it seems like a great way to go. It’d be awesome to do when it’s so hot in the summer. Too bad I have no idea where I’d go for a pool.

We aren’t having good weather. We’re getting another arctic freeze over here with negative wind chills. Let’s just say, it makes me never want to leave the house.

I did pool running in college every once in a while when I needed to give my leggies a break from the pounding. It is so hard! I haven’t done it in a while and this makes me want to start doing it once in a while again! Have you tried using one of the floaty belts/arm things instead of a kick board?

I usually do my blog posts the night before and schedule to post in the morning. I don’t really have time to blog during the morning/day because I run then go to work.

Favorite place to get lunch right now is Chipotle. I can’t say no to a burrito bowl.

I usually write my posts either the night before or I’ve been trying to schedule them on Sundays for the week. I am also studying for another big test, so that way I have my nights to study, except I’ve been slacking on that, hahah!

I can’t believe the weather you guys are having! We had one day of 50 degrees with sun, but also 30 mph winds. I still went outside to enjoy it, b ut now we are back to the single digits. Darnit, haha

Wow, running in a pool sounds like fun, but I would think you need someone to do it with to keep it exciting. That is awesome that they sold you their wraps, I would of never thought of asking that type of question, but I know most pizza places will sell you their dough.

pretty good read

http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-prevention-recovery/how-to-injure-yourself-like-a-pro?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-RunnerStories-_-InjuryYourselfLikeAPro

5.5 MONTHS of pool running and counting thanks to 3 x stress fractures, patella tendinitis, and a very slow healing body. You know, I think I’ve actually grown to like it?! The trick is to crank up some up-tempo music and do hard intervals (which can be a variety of ‘distances’ – a couple days ago I did 10 minute ones!). That said, I’ve only gotten a PROPER running high three times in all this time. I’ve also been ‘running’ on a mini trampoline for a few months, and had a couple of failed attempts at phasing back into running… I think my body hates me.

Your mom is awesome!!

I have never tried pool running because 1) I am embarrased I will do it wrong and 2) my gym pool is outdoors so I could only do it in the warm months (and then I never feel like it)
We are getting another cold front here in Baltimore. The winter just will not end. Its going to drop into the teens tonight and next week we are expecting a snow/ice storm.
I usually just blog whenenver I have time…mostly on the weekends. Sometimes I will write 2 posts at once and schedule them to go up throughout the week.
Hope you feel better!

Two words: Polar Vortex. The wind literally almost knocked me over on my walk home from work tonightl I’m dealing with it by running early in the morning before I really know what I’m doing, and eating as many carbs as possible.

Feel better Janae!!! Try some hot water, honey and lemon slices.

I usually blog late night as well, except on the weekends. :)

I completely understand the “blogging hours”. They occur, late at night, EARLY morning or during nap times. Any time my little man is asleep : )

Never tried pool running, but I may try it tomorrow since my left knee has been killing me this week! I write my blogs at night. Late. That’s just when I have time.

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