(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?
Originally posted by Scansy
But once or twice a month, when some particularly troubling thought is in my head (kids, work, money, will the Steelers win this week :rolleyes: ) I will go through a workout without thinking much about my stroke.
What are you worried about? Of course the Steelers are going to win. ;)
Keep in mind that being surrounded by moving water is going to provide your sense of touch with a lot of sensation. Normally the mind ignores this (like feel of your clothing, the pressure of the floor against your feet), but swimming allows you to explore your kinesthesia.
Originally posted by Scansy
But once or twice a month, when some particularly troubling thought is in my head (kids, work, money, will the Steelers win this week :rolleyes: ) I will go through a workout without thinking much about my stroke.
What are you worried about? Of course the Steelers are going to win. ;)
Keep in mind that being surrounded by moving water is going to provide your sense of touch with a lot of sensation. Normally the mind ignores this (like feel of your clothing, the pressure of the floor against your feet), but swimming allows you to explore your kinesthesia.