The meaning of swimming

Former Member
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(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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    People I work with think I'm nuts to be in the pool at 5:30 am, but I know better. It's a medititive experience for me, I'm following the lane line, not thinking about anything but the feel of the water, the way my hand enters, stretching out to make my body longer and smoother. Later in the day, when I get a sniff of the chlorine smell that clings to my body, my mind goes right back to how that felt. There's WAY more to it than weight loss and exercise.
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  • Former Member
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    People I work with think I'm nuts to be in the pool at 5:30 am, but I know better. It's a medititive experience for me, I'm following the lane line, not thinking about anything but the feel of the water, the way my hand enters, stretching out to make my body longer and smoother. Later in the day, when I get a sniff of the chlorine smell that clings to my body, my mind goes right back to how that felt. There's WAY more to it than weight loss and exercise.
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