I was thinking about the "pet peeves" thread. Seems that we should have a thread that is the opposite. Things we love about swimming. (Or is there one already that I missed?)
Stats: "Things to Like About Swimming"
Quick look (some responses I inferred from language):
Good feeling being in H2O 14 responses
Feel better physically 9
Aesthetics 8
External feedback (impress others, make new friends) 7
Chlorine smell/taste 6
Weight control/PT/ phys. improvement 5
Can eat more 3
Feel sharper mentally 3
Relief/escape others 3
Other swimmers' bods 1
Regards, VB
Stats: "Things to Like About Swimming"
Quick look (some responses I inferred from language):
Good feeling being in H2O 14 responses
Feel better physically 9
Aesthetics 8
External feedback (impress others, make new friends) 7
Chlorine smell/taste 6
Weight control/PT/ phys. improvement 5
Can eat more 3
Feel sharper mentally 3
Relief/escape others 3
Other swimmers' bods 1
Regards, VB