I want to ask questions about the life of a Champion.
If you are a World Record Holder, a National Record Holder, a State/Provincial record holder, a Club record holder, or even if you've recently gone a personal best; I want to know how you feel about being a Champion.
Masters win, regardless of place!
See, doing your best, no matter what level you achieve is a great experience. The feeling of improvement from consistent effort is something that anyone can attain. That joy is the same when you finish a race and you know it was your best, a great lifestyle, something worth striving for.
Since I've already started a discussion with Chris Stevenson, perhaps we can continue it here.
Chris, even though you may not have smiled at first (on camera anyways) how did the next few days feel? Are these your first WR titles? Do you plan on more in the future? You're a chemistry teacher, right? Do you realize you've inspired me, and countless others?
Dorothyrde,
That is an issue true but also think about it this way. Do you want to drive 2 hours, compete against yourself and meet a new group of people who share your interests?
Meeting new people is a driving force for my attending SCY Nats in the Spring. Am I gonna win any of my events? Probably not? Will I place top 10? An outside chance. Will I concentrate on meeting people, definately.
My advice? Do not think of it as embarrasing yourself, concentrate on doing your best and having fun. Regardless of where everyone is now in thier swimming ability, all of us were less than fast at some point in our careers and some still are. But if you have fun and continue to challenge yourself, you will grow more than you realize.
Paul
Dorothyrde,
That is an issue true but also think about it this way. Do you want to drive 2 hours, compete against yourself and meet a new group of people who share your interests?
Meeting new people is a driving force for my attending SCY Nats in the Spring. Am I gonna win any of my events? Probably not? Will I place top 10? An outside chance. Will I concentrate on meeting people, definately.
My advice? Do not think of it as embarrasing yourself, concentrate on doing your best and having fun. Regardless of where everyone is now in thier swimming ability, all of us were less than fast at some point in our careers and some still are. But if you have fun and continue to challenge yourself, you will grow more than you realize.
Paul
