I imagine that many on this Board are like me in that they swam in intensely competitive programs as youngsters, got burned out and quit swimming, maybe played other sports, and finally came back to swimming at a later stage of your life.
So, if the above description fits you, what sports did you do in the intervening years before you made it back to the pool?
The mention of the term "side out" in another thread reminded me that I played competitive volleyball for 19 years. Before that I also competed in judo, eventually ran a marathon, and finally coached volleyball, wrestling and even little league.
After all of that, and all of the injuries that went with it, I am glad to be back in the pool. :cool:
Hi,
I learned to swim at 10, was at "that" level at age 14 for practice and decided that 4:45 am (til 7:00am and afternoons from 4:00-7:00) was a little early to be on the deck before school. It was his way or the highway. I found volleyball in HS. I loved it. My team was really good, although my teammates were, well, not very nice.
Today, as an adult, before kids, my husband and I rock climbed, ran, biked, and swam a lot. Now we're lucky if we swim :) But that's OK, we're happy. Out of shape, but happy ;)
Hi,
I learned to swim at 10, was at "that" level at age 14 for practice and decided that 4:45 am (til 7:00am and afternoons from 4:00-7:00) was a little early to be on the deck before school. It was his way or the highway. I found volleyball in HS. I loved it. My team was really good, although my teammates were, well, not very nice.
Today, as an adult, before kids, my husband and I rock climbed, ran, biked, and swam a lot. Now we're lucky if we swim :) But that's OK, we're happy. Out of shape, but happy ;)
