(I somehow lost my post in the middle of reviewing it--sorry if this ends up posted twice! Now let's see if I can remember what I wrote.)
I was talking with a friend about swimming and she said she started "swimming for life" x number of years ago. I got the sense that she meant that it was more than a good workout--it kept her "alive." I have to admit that it has that kind of effect for me, too. At the risk of sounding too new-agey, it's nourishing in more than a physical sense.
What does swimming mean to you? How does that compare to other sports or activities you do? How does that meaning influence your goals and performance?
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Swimming is a lot of things for me......First of all, it is a way that I can keep from blowing up to a giant ball of fat....seriously...up until about 4 or 5 months ago, I had blown up like Violet from Willie Wonka when she grabbed the 12 course meal chewing gum and shoved it in her mouth.
Secondly, it provides me with a social outlet where I can meet new people and become part of a group (which sadly I admit that I need)
Thirdly, it provides me with a competitive outlet that I would otherwise be lacking (I'm not really that good at many other sports or organized games...like Chess or Bridge for example).
Lastly, it provides me with a kind of solemn "inner peace" to be gliding down the pool in a perfectly weightless environment ...kind of like what I envision floating (or more like "flying") through Outer Space might be like?....I can clear my mind of all the day's stresses and just be free for a while.....I can also push myself physically (a kind of adrenaline rush) when I want ...and afterwards I feel so good for the rest of the day....
Bottom line: Swimming is totally AWSOME in almost everyway!!!
newmastersswimmer
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Former Member
Swimming is a lot of things for me......First of all, it is a way that I can keep from blowing up to a giant ball of fat....seriously...up until about 4 or 5 months ago, I had blown up like Violet from Willie Wonka when she grabbed the 12 course meal chewing gum and shoved it in her mouth.
Secondly, it provides me with a social outlet where I can meet new people and become part of a group (which sadly I admit that I need)
Thirdly, it provides me with a competitive outlet that I would otherwise be lacking (I'm not really that good at many other sports or organized games...like Chess or Bridge for example).
Lastly, it provides me with a kind of solemn "inner peace" to be gliding down the pool in a perfectly weightless environment ...kind of like what I envision floating (or more like "flying") through Outer Space might be like?....I can clear my mind of all the day's stresses and just be free for a while.....I can also push myself physically (a kind of adrenaline rush) when I want ...and afterwards I feel so good for the rest of the day....
Bottom line: Swimming is totally AWSOME in almost everyway!!!
newmastersswimmer
