(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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Excellent!....I can totally relate to that one...especially the part about racing the old ladies (or men)....If you don't have anyone to race against you have to make up little competitions in your head to push yourself sometimes....like "how many times can I lap that one before he or she finishes 150 yards".....I also like the part at the end about anyone who gets in the lane next to me I will race You!!.....Yes!! I am ready to race!!...But how do I find your pool?...(Idaho may be a little far out of my way though!)
newmastersswimmer
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Former Member
Excellent!....I can totally relate to that one...especially the part about racing the old ladies (or men)....If you don't have anyone to race against you have to make up little competitions in your head to push yourself sometimes....like "how many times can I lap that one before he or she finishes 150 yards".....I also like the part at the end about anyone who gets in the lane next to me I will race You!!.....Yes!! I am ready to race!!...But how do I find your pool?...(Idaho may be a little far out of my way though!)
newmastersswimmer
