Hello Everyone,
B.J. Bedford says: For me, I never forget how it used to feel. And I know what it takes to get there, and I just don't have the time or the drive to get there. Anything less leaves me feeling a little dissatisfied, so I just don't do it much.
I think anyone who has started back from a prolonged absence can relate to this. What I remember is a Zen like loss of consciousness that felt transcendental kind of like being out of the body. Like being so automatic you didn't have to be there. I was asked once "how far can you swim?" I had to think about it because I was used to thinking how fast. I said "I don't know. It feels like forever."
I'd love to hear what others feel like in the water or what they remember.
Now I feel like a slow moving blob. Like I'm kind of stuck.
Is there a quick fix that anyone knows ?
Mary W
Parents
Former Member
I nearly squirt orange juice outta my nose... thanks alesal.
As a youngster, I had a coach yell (must have wanted to get home or something) at me because I swam after they all were done... I felt I was 'in the zone.' I hated to quit when I felt that way. There was no pain, a little daydreaming, and no disruptions... well, if it weren't for the coach. After a few years off, I've been back into the grind (since May) and love the way it feels. When in the water, there's nothing to think about other than the way the water flows around ur body and how it can be affected. It's quite stimulating, I think.
I nearly squirt orange juice outta my nose... thanks alesal.
As a youngster, I had a coach yell (must have wanted to get home or something) at me because I swam after they all were done... I felt I was 'in the zone.' I hated to quit when I felt that way. There was no pain, a little daydreaming, and no disruptions... well, if it weren't for the coach. After a few years off, I've been back into the grind (since May) and love the way it feels. When in the water, there's nothing to think about other than the way the water flows around ur body and how it can be affected. It's quite stimulating, I think.
