Pool running +/- vest

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21 years ago 01/01/2003 2:00pm EST

I know a few runners here have been confined to the pool for weeks at a time or more. I may be in this situation soon and have some questions.

1. How important is the "aqua-vest" or whatever it's called? I assume it's a sine qua non. Is it expensive?

2. In terms of time spent in the pool, is it generally accepted that there's a 1:1 training correlation with land running? That is, if I run 7:30 pace usually and do an hour in the pool is this a "legit" 8 miles?

3. Heart rate - does the buoyancy factor affect this at all at a given intensity or is tempo HR on the track the same in the pool?

Thanks and Happy New Year,

Willie

21 years ago 01/01/2003 2:45pm EST

re: Willie Mosconi

1. I say belts are important to avoid lateral (non-running) movement. (Vests chaffe.) $40 + or - $5, I'd say not expensive considering your commitment.

2. Definitely no. I'd say personally its approx. 2 minutes more per "pool mile".

3. Bouyancy is not a factor. However, the pool temp is a factor. It absorbs the heat far better than ambient air, thus keeping the HR lower than running. I'd guess about 20 beats/ minute lower, but that too is anecdotal.

There are plenty of effective workouts in the pool.

21 years ago 01/01/2003 3:00pm EST

re: Minnesota Fats

Thanks, buddy! Somehow I had a feeling you'd be chiming in on this thread even though your build does not herald a whole lot of experience with distance running.

21 years ago 01/01/2003 6:40pm EST

re: Willie Mosconi

No belts or vests or chickenshit.....GET IN THE DEEP END AND RUN!!!

jason

21 years ago 01/02/2003 2:29am EST

re: Willie Mosconi

1. I don't know if it's essential. Lots of folks like them, some don't. I find my form is better with one (I'm not struggling to keep my nose and mouth out of the water). You can get them in the $20 range. Try Fitness Wholesale at

http://www.fwonline.com/aqjeb.htm

A friend of mine has the Basic 100 model. I have the Classic. Both work well. (Go for the cheaper Basic 100 if you decide to buy one.)

2 & 3: According to Pfitzinger, Daniels, et.al., if your workout effort is similar (to the roads) then time spent is comparable. HR is lower in water due to the pressure of the water on your body (aiding venous return). These sources indicate HR in water is around 10 BPM lower, or 10% lower (depending on who you listen to).

Thus, if your road HR is say 130 BPM at 7:30 pace, then it appears that an hour in the pool at somewhere around 120 BPM would be comparable to 8 miles.

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