Happy 4th, America

[Zincubus]

I had an unusual 4th of July morning- I swim 2+ miles of laps in the town pool most days, and today the lifeguards had decorated with flags etc. all around,
they were all wearing patriotic "bling", one gal even wearing a red/white/& blue "tutu"! They interrupted the swim for a few minutes to play the national
anthem on the loudspeaker, while one of the guards did a lap down the middle of the pool carrying the flag. What a cool staff & a great start to our day.

Jees how long does that 2 mile swim take ?? Isn't that about 150 standard lengths of the baths ??


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[MasonC2K]

This year was the first time seeing it but I thought the Captain America thing was hilarious.

[Craiga 01453]

Jees how long does that 2 mile swim take ??
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It would take me til August!

[Ax01]

HBD USA!!

Just own the night. Like the Fourth of July. 'Cause baby you're a firework. Come on show 'em what your worth. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!"

Happy Independence Day. Be safe out there and enjoy the fireworks.

lol this is bad!

Happy Independence Day to all my friends south of the border.

took me a second to get that.

This year was the first time seeing it but I thought the Captain America thing was hilarious.

lololol this should totally be a thing. u dads, uncles and pappy's w/ kids should totally dressup and surprise the fam and kids w/ this next year and post pix and vids.

[Bogertophis]

Jees how long does that 2 mile swim take ?? Isn't that about 150 standard lengths of the baths ??


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I swim for 2 hours before I run out of time but not out of "steam" (-we have 2 hours* of "adult swim" in the morning) My laps take about 90 minutes, depending
on how much I talk & goof off, and how many fast laps I feel like doing. I like to use the last half hour for other exercises (like "rowing" with my water-weights, etc).

BTW, I only swim with fins...you get a much better work-out that way (you're pushing more water). *In later summer we'll get 3 hours adult swim in the morning, &
by then I'll be 'ready' for it.

Our pool is 25 meters (half Olympic size) and a "lap" is across & back (50 meters). Each mile is 32 laps, so keeping track of 64 laps (2 miles) I make use of the "rope"
that divides the lanes; the "rope" is actually a cable strung with plastic disks, so each time I start a new lap, I move one disk over, like a giant abacus... I start
over for each half mile, it works better that way.

[Bogertophis]

It would take me til August!

"Til August"? C'mon man! BTW, I have a bad knee that's been bothering me a lot this last winter/spring (old injury and prior surgery), & when I saw my doctor
(specialist, orthopedic surgeon) I was afraid he'd tell me to take it easy in the pool this summer...I made sure to tell him what I do & he said "fine, do it!" Swimming
actually strengths all those muscles in/around your knees, & my knee is actually hurting less now...I really want to avoid another surgery on it if I can.

Our town pool is outdoors so I only swim in summer...I really could use this year-round. Exercise in water, even just walking (as some do) is really effective, besides
just being fun- and our lifeguards play a mix of rock music too. I'll admit that I work out harder in the pool than most people do, but I've been doing this for about
8 years, & I know exactly how good I feel because of it...like bouncing off the walls!

[Craiga 01453]

"Til August"? C'mon man! BTW, I have a bad knee that's been bothering me a lot this last winter/spring (old injury and prior surgery), & when I saw my doctor
(specialist, orthopedic surgeon) I was afraid he'd tell me to take it easy in the pool this summer...I made sure to tell him what I do & he said "fine, do it!" Swimming
actually strengths all those muscles in/around your knees, & my knee is actually hurting less now...I really want to avoid another surgery on it if I can.

Our town pool is outdoors so I only swim in summer...I really could use this year-round. Exercise in water, even just walking (as some do) is really effective, besides
just being fun- and our lifeguards play a mix of rock music too. I'll admit that I work out harder in the pool than most people do, but I've been doing this for about
8 years, & I know exactly how good I feel because of it...like bouncing off the walls!

Yeah, I'm not the best swimmer, but was exaggerating for effect, hahaha.
I have horrible knees too, have had surgery on both, screws in both, next to no cartilage in either. I just got cortisone injections in both a few weeks ago to try to avoid another surgery. One feels great, the other is still killing me. I'm going to need replacements in both sooner than later, but I'd like to at least turn 40 first. I feel your pain! But yeah, water exercise is one of the best things you can do.

[Zincubus]

I swim for 2 hours before I run out of time but not out of "steam" (-we have 2 hours* of "adult swim" in the morning) My laps take about 90 minutes, depending
on how much I talk & goof off, and how many fast laps I feel like doing. I like to use the last half hour for other exercises (like "rowing" with my water-weights, etc).

BTW, I only swim with fins...you get a much better work-out that way (you're pushing more water). *In later summer we'll get 3 hours adult swim in the morning, &
by then I'll be 'ready' for it.

Our pool is 25 meters (half Olympic size) and a "lap" is across & back (50 meters). Each mile is 32 laps, so keeping track of 64 laps (2 miles) I make use of the "rope"
that divides the lanes; the "rope" is actually a cable strung with plastic disks, so each time I start a new lap, I move one disk over, like a giant abacus... I start
over for each half mile, it works better that way.

Interesting to see what others do for exercise .. I usually go for a 6 mile run ( jog at my age). Which takes anywhere from 52 to 59 minutes ..depending on various factors .. every so often - maybe 3 times a year - when I'm feeling 'real good' and I have time ... I do between 12 and 13 miles and that takes about 2 hours to 2hrs 15 ..

They're not great times but at 60 I'm the oldest jogger around these parts ...

I still record details of the run and time just to compare times as I age .

Oddly enough there's been no decline at all over the last few years .. in fact some improvements... ever since I started 'fasting' 7 days a week ..

I actually feel better than ever .. just wished I'd found out about all the benefits of fasting 40 years ago ..
One rather interesting benefit is dramatically improved health- I've not any kind of illness / infection in the last two years !




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[Craiga 01453]

I know many cities a s towns, mine included, celebrate Independence Day today with parades, music, bbqs, fireworks and whatnot. If you're celebrating today be safe and have fun! If you're enjoying some adult beverages give up the keys and leave the explosions to the professionals.

Happy Birthday, America!!

[Bogertophis]

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Oddly enough there's been no decline at all over the last few years .. in fact some improvements... ever since I started 'fasting' 7 days a week ..

I actually feel better than ever .. just wished I'd found out about all the benefits of fasting 40 years ago ..
One rather interesting benefit is dramatically improved health- I've not any kind of illness / infection in the last two years !....

My feet & knees aren't into running at this point, swimming is my ticket, but I'm glad that what you're doing works for you...we're all different.

Speaking of different, how does one "fast" for 7 days a week? And not to dispute your health claims but maybe you're just "lucky"? I had a friend many years ago
that liked fasting too, but he died of cancer...discovered when he went for his flight physical & it progressed very rapidly. Many doctors do not think fasting is good
for us and I remain unconvinced, even if it seems to make you "feel" great.