I have always been competitive, but I think the gene was dormant until I entered a couple of swim meets. Now I want to win at everything!
Example: We had an Easter competition at my office - guess the number of jelly beans in a jar and win some prizes. Well, I didn't win and I am bummed! It's not like I need or wanted the prizes, I wanted to win.
Is there such thing as Competitors Anonymous?
Anyone else with the competitive gene?
How far would you go to win?
Former Member
How far would I go to win...hmmmm....I would take a page out of Tonya Harding's book and hire my wife to attack my biggest opponents with a bat while wearing a ski mask.....but I would definitely draw the line when it comes to anything overly outrageous...LOL!!
It all depends... but I've had moments.
Walking up the stairs to my office at a former job (ninth floor of the building--this was part of my workout regime), I saw a guy just behind me, much younger, and the competitive juices flowed. "Not gong to let this kid pass me!" I picked up my pace and the kid was a couple flights behind when he stopped, opened the door to a lower floor, and left the "race" that no doubt he was unaware was going on.
In a recent 5k run, I derived a LOT of satisfaction in passing one of my students near the end of the race.
I never really think of myself as competitive, though.:cool:
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer
How far would I go to win...hmmmm....I would take a page out of Tonya Harding's book and hire my wife to attack my biggest opponents with a bat while wearing a ski mask.....but I would definitely draw the line when it comes to anything overly outrageous...LOL!!
Mr. Rasmussen had better look out. :D
As for me...I enjoy the thrill of a good win and I can do without the downer of a loss. Either way I enjoy swimming, and it's health benefits are the primary reason I am involved in the sport (at least that's what I keep telling people).
Hi Everyone -
I love swimming for fitness, recreation, and the social opportunities it provides rather than for the competitive aspect.
However, I am very competitive when it comes to scientific and engineering research. In fact, I am one of the patent holders for the automatic shut down process used to protect elevators from earthquake damage. We were the “first” to employ it in California in 1972.
Being a “Techno Geek” is quite competitive when you have to get a product on the market before someone else. However, I do some of my best thinking while lap swimming.
Cheers and happy swimming -
California Dolphin
:D
