(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 swim gear I carry here and there,
Suits, towels, caps and things for my hair,
Toting, Lugging, Towing,
So much stuff! It is hard to bear!
Oh, the goggles, paddles and more all in a stack,
Pushed in really tight and then thrown on my back,
Sagging, Aching, Dragging,
Carrying it all takes a special knack!
Oh, I have to bring my lotions,eardrops and fins along,
Lucky swimming makes me very strong,
Hoisting, Lifting, Heaving,
Hope my arms don't get too long!
Swimmy :)
Oh, the swim gear I carry here and there,
Suits, towels, caps and things for my hair,
Toting, Lugging, Towing,
So much stuff! It is hard to bear!
Oh, the goggles, paddles and more all in a stack,
Pushed in really tight and then thrown on my back,
Sagging, Aching, Dragging,
Carrying it all takes a special knack!
Oh, I have to bring my lotions,eardrops and fins along,
Lucky swimming makes me very strong,
Hoisting, Lifting, Heaving,
Hope my arms don't get too long!
Swimmy :)
