(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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Originally posted by SWinkleblech
I always say that swimming is what keeps me sane.
As far as I can remember, Swimming has always played a major role in my life, but for ten long years, Swimming was left out of my life. Sadly, I experienced depression, frustration and to some degree, anger toward the world.
Being vision impaired (since birth) isn't easy and sometimes life is more challenging.
I remember at the beginning of '04, promising myself that I'll go out more, do more things and live life at it's best... It wasn't until early spring that I realized that my life was incomplete, there was something missing, but what?? By April, while at work, I realized that I hadn't swam in such a long time. The tiny spark in the back of my head soon turned into a forest fire. I knew what was missing. I wanted to go back into the water and swim.
It wasn't until Monday, April 26th, 2004 (after making my research on the aquatic centers in town and buying swimwear and equipment) that I started a lifelong commitment.
Swimming, to me is like the narcotic you don't want to put down. It's the feel of the water when you dive into your favorite lane. It's more than just competing or working out, it's the asthetic view of it.
It's swimming in an indoor pool on a sunny evening, seeing the sun set, watching the night unfold. It's the wonderful smell of chlorine when you take a quick break. It's the relaxing sedative that tells you "Everything's gonna be all right." It's knowing that life isn't as bad as it might seem at times.
Why, if it weren't for swimming, my life would be an absolute mess. So, I thank myself for going back to the pool, I thank Masters Swimming for broadening my circle of friends, and I thank this forum for all of us who have one thing in common: Swimming and how we can't get enough of the water.
Some say that being 90% water isn't enough.
Originally posted by SWinkleblech
I always say that swimming is what keeps me sane.
As far as I can remember, Swimming has always played a major role in my life, but for ten long years, Swimming was left out of my life. Sadly, I experienced depression, frustration and to some degree, anger toward the world.
Being vision impaired (since birth) isn't easy and sometimes life is more challenging.
I remember at the beginning of '04, promising myself that I'll go out more, do more things and live life at it's best... It wasn't until early spring that I realized that my life was incomplete, there was something missing, but what?? By April, while at work, I realized that I hadn't swam in such a long time. The tiny spark in the back of my head soon turned into a forest fire. I knew what was missing. I wanted to go back into the water and swim.
It wasn't until Monday, April 26th, 2004 (after making my research on the aquatic centers in town and buying swimwear and equipment) that I started a lifelong commitment.
Swimming, to me is like the narcotic you don't want to put down. It's the feel of the water when you dive into your favorite lane. It's more than just competing or working out, it's the asthetic view of it.
It's swimming in an indoor pool on a sunny evening, seeing the sun set, watching the night unfold. It's the wonderful smell of chlorine when you take a quick break. It's the relaxing sedative that tells you "Everything's gonna be all right." It's knowing that life isn't as bad as it might seem at times.
Why, if it weren't for swimming, my life would be an absolute mess. So, I thank myself for going back to the pool, I thank Masters Swimming for broadening my circle of friends, and I thank this forum for all of us who have one thing in common: Swimming and how we can't get enough of the water.
Some say that being 90% water isn't enough.
