This morning I was not planning on going to the pool, but when I looked outside it was raining. I went to the pool and spent the best hour that I have had in a long, long time. I spend the time kicking (I hate kicking with a passion) and just feeling the rain on my face. It was such a serene experience with the water droplets hitting my goggles and the feeling that it was just me, the rain, and the water. The mountains were covered in mist and no one else was in the pool, although there was one rather wet lifeguard that kept glaring at me. When I got out I felt refreshed and renewed and ready to face the rest of my day. Does anyone else have a beautiful experience at the pool?
I have so many wonderful moments....it's hard to choose the best!
Probably my most meaningful was after my shoulder surgery. I was struggling through a very painful, longer than expected rehab. The Dr. had told me I may "never swim like I used to" due to the scar tissue my body formed after the surgery. The moment that brought tears of joy to my eyes was when I was able to swim a normal lap of freestyle without pain. I will never forget it. The feeling of the water gliding accross my body....pure joy! You don't know how much swimming means to you until you can't.
I'm happy to say now that I am fully recovered! :D
I have so many wonderful moments....it's hard to choose the best!
Probably my most meaningful was after my shoulder surgery. I was struggling through a very painful, longer than expected rehab. The Dr. had told me I may "never swim like I used to" due to the scar tissue my body formed after the surgery. The moment that brought tears of joy to my eyes was when I was able to swim a normal lap of freestyle without pain. I will never forget it. The feeling of the water gliding accross my body....pure joy! You don't know how much swimming means to you until you can't.
I'm happy to say now that I am fully recovered! :D
