Maho TI Open Water 2013 Day 5-Swimmism

I am playing hooky, as it is basically a day off. There was a hike/swim/hike, swim/swim/hike, hike/swim/swim option--was that clear at all? Over to Waterlemon (sp?), which is supposed to be gorgeous. About a 3.5 mile swim there. Honestly, with this cough hanging in and my tired legs (stairs mostly!) and body, I just slept in. Felt a tad guilty although there is no reason for that. I figured Alan and I could have a late breakfast and then we'll take Mr. Frett's taxi down the mountain to Cruz Bay for a leisurely afternoon. I’ll tell you, though--if I'm smart, I'll use this week to jump start getting really strong. My legs, after groaning for awhile, just kick in--so to speak--and they seem to be adapting, even in this short period.
I should just do the condo stairs when I don't have the cello or a load of groceries. Here there is no choice, unless you want to walk a long V of a road to get down to the main campground office, restaurant and shop area. And from there it's more steps down to the beach. I've got it down to maybe ten minutes from up here to the beach. That's a lot of down and up. But it's beautiful! That helps. The Goat Trail, over to Big Maho, is mostly okay, although I definitely have knee challenges if it is at all slippery and damp. If we're over there tomorrow for a class or swim, I think I'll just swim over. Funny that I'd rather do a ten minute swim than a five minute hike!
I'm trying to remember Terry's ratio of swim to run...I think he said 3.8 to 1. So if you swim a mile it is the equivalent of a 3.8 mile run. Then a 10 mile swim is like a 38 mile run, hence it is the swim marathon distance. Close to the 42 miles. He says it is better for your health, long-term, to swim rather than train to run. I'm sure he's talking high level. I noticed Shane didn't respond--he's such an extreme tri person. I wondered if he wouldn't debate that point. But maybe the benefits just outweigh the down side. I think that's what any dedicated athlete or athlete learner would say. Or sport practitioner would say. Like you practice Buddhism...you practice Swimism. Hmmm. Maybe two m's, what do you think?
Swimmism. I like this--hope it doesn't get copyrighted, I'd like to use it. Swim-ism.