(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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I have just recently gotten back in the water after 7 years without swimming once. After college I just had to stop and for this whole time I knew something was missing. After all I did spend 6 days a week 13 practices in the water. It wasn't just that I missed the activity. I missed thinking about NOTHING. No bills, no work, no kids, no dogs, no cats only how my hands were going through the water, how my feet were just dragging along and how GOOD and tired I was going to feel when I got out.
I started back four months ago and fourty pounds heavier than I am now. I know one thing for sure I have peace of mind back that I had lost for quite a while--sure is great to be back!!
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Former Member
I have just recently gotten back in the water after 7 years without swimming once. After college I just had to stop and for this whole time I knew something was missing. After all I did spend 6 days a week 13 practices in the water. It wasn't just that I missed the activity. I missed thinking about NOTHING. No bills, no work, no kids, no dogs, no cats only how my hands were going through the water, how my feet were just dragging along and how GOOD and tired I was going to feel when I got out.
I started back four months ago and fourty pounds heavier than I am now. I know one thing for sure I have peace of mind back that I had lost for quite a while--sure is great to be back!!
