(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?
Oh, the salt water taste!
Staying inside is just a waste!
Sunning, Stroking, Striving,
Try it! It's never too late!
Oh, the worst is the start,
When zillions of swimmers depart.
Kicking, Pushing, Hitting,
You can do it, if swimming is in your heart!
Oh, beware of all sea life you happen to meet.
You might be something that they want to EAT!
Munching, Slurping, Crunching,
But if you survive it, what a feat!
Oh, the salt water taste!
Staying inside is just a waste!
Sunning, Stroking, Striving,
Try it! It's never too late!
Oh, the worst is the start,
When zillions of swimmers depart.
Kicking, Pushing, Hitting,
You can do it, if swimming is in your heart!
Oh, beware of all sea life you happen to meet.
You might be something that they want to EAT!
Munching, Slurping, Crunching,
But if you survive it, what a feat!
