(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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The entrance to our training pool complex in the 60's & 70's use to have a sign/quote above the doorway.
"Swimming is an asset for life"
I trained there on and off from 4-14yrs but it's only now at 40 I fully understand the meaning of that quote.
Being able to swim enables you to participate in many other water activities with confidence and enjoyment.
The discipline and work ethic of early morning training has carried into many aspects of my life.Setting goals has always been a natural but important part of life.
In swimming I have a sport/exercise that is low impact and will be with me till I die.
By the way the quote was written by Forbes Carlile who coached the likes of Shane Gould back then.The pool is now gone but the quote lives on.:)
The entrance to our training pool complex in the 60's & 70's use to have a sign/quote above the doorway.
"Swimming is an asset for life"
I trained there on and off from 4-14yrs but it's only now at 40 I fully understand the meaning of that quote.
Being able to swim enables you to participate in many other water activities with confidence and enjoyment.
The discipline and work ethic of early morning training has carried into many aspects of my life.Setting goals has always been a natural but important part of life.
In swimming I have a sport/exercise that is low impact and will be with me till I die.
By the way the quote was written by Forbes Carlile who coached the likes of Shane Gould back then.The pool is now gone but the quote lives on.:)
