(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 IM looks doable...are you prepared to swim in a bikini at your next event if I win? posted by Blowfish
Sure...why not. Actually I prefer wearing bikini's when I swim anyway...(just j/k of course). I figure that your chances of winning are about the same as winning 3 or 4 consecutive state lotteries anyway...LOL!!
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. You know I am ribbing you Rich....but I would actually like to see you get competitive in that event...so I will be pulling for you.
Pulling for me...what at my ankles to slow me down?
Hehe I don't expect to set the world alight. I thnk it's like a badge of honour though for swimmers. a competency sort of thng if you will. A good ball player can play any position if needed, they may be great at a certain one but better than the average guy at the others. That's my POV. Obviously age, injuries and other factor would come into play. For instance, I think I have to be careful on my Fly kicks with my lumbar issues. I won't progress from 25's until I have the technique a bit better and the strength built up a bit (I feel it a little this morning--so much for machismo!).
I've notice I am a totally different swimmer when I dive-in though. I guess we are all that way. It triggers something (power output instict?) inside. anyone else get that sense? When I did my 50 Free I flew (at least in my terms) and felt like the Hoff rescuing someone on Baywatch.
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The IM looks doable...are you prepared to swim in a bikini at your next event if I win? posted by Blowfish
Sure...why not. Actually I prefer wearing bikini's when I swim anyway...(just j/k of course). I figure that your chances of winning are about the same as winning 3 or 4 consecutive state lotteries anyway...LOL!!
Newmastersswimmer
p.s. You know I am ribbing you Rich....but I would actually like to see you get competitive in that event...so I will be pulling for you.
Pulling for me...what at my ankles to slow me down?
Hehe I don't expect to set the world alight. I thnk it's like a badge of honour though for swimmers. a competency sort of thng if you will. A good ball player can play any position if needed, they may be great at a certain one but better than the average guy at the others. That's my POV. Obviously age, injuries and other factor would come into play. For instance, I think I have to be careful on my Fly kicks with my lumbar issues. I won't progress from 25's until I have the technique a bit better and the strength built up a bit (I feel it a little this morning--so much for machismo!).
I've notice I am a totally different swimmer when I dive-in though. I guess we are all that way. It triggers something (power output instict?) inside. anyone else get that sense? When I did my 50 Free I flew (at least in my terms) and felt like the Hoff rescuing someone on Baywatch.
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