(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?
OK, here's my promised St. Valentine's Day jokster poem. (Writing time 3 minutes: Dead Poet inspired, obviously.)
Dedicated to my FAF Sista Twin, Beth, in honor of her comeback. :smooch:
SPRINTS
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee for the burst, the thrill, the speed,
The heights my soul can reach from sprinter need.
For the end of touchpads and ideal Race.
I love thee for the rawness of caffeine unleashed.
Most dangerous with taper thus released.
I love thee freely, as women strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as thou redeem the fight.
In my new fastskin, and with childhood's desire
I love thee with a love I never lost
With all my lost years -- I love thee with no breath,
Smiles, cheers, of all my life! -- and if I choose,
I shall but love thee better as I age ... up.
To Fortress' age group!! :groovy: :)
OK, here's my promised St. Valentine's Day jokster poem. (Writing time 3 minutes: Dead Poet inspired, obviously.)
Dedicated to my FAF Sista Twin, Beth, in honor of her comeback. :smooch:
SPRINTS
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee for the burst, the thrill, the speed,
The heights my soul can reach from sprinter need.
For the end of touchpads and ideal Race.
I love thee for the rawness of caffeine unleashed.
Most dangerous with taper thus released.
I love thee freely, as women strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as thou redeem the fight.
In my new fastskin, and with childhood's desire
I love thee with a love I never lost
With all my lost years -- I love thee with no breath,
Smiles, cheers, of all my life! -- and if I choose,
I shall but love thee better as I age ... up.
To Fortress' age group!! :groovy: :)
