I did a cool survey last week with my age-groupers; I asked them all to tell me what they thought about when they swim in practice, and what they think about when they swim in a meet. I got answers ranging from boyfriends/girlfriends, homework, and music.
So, I'm curious....what do all of you think about when you swim?
OK. During workout I am (a) so happy to be there and (b) enjoy trying to keep up with feet far ahead of me and (c) I count a lot and (d) I don't think about anything that is bothering me because there is no room because I'm counting and trying to make the intervals.
Afterward, in the locker room, it is a well-known phenomenon that I become rather endorphin-esque and talk very fast about many things that make everyone laugh. I feel part of mainstream life and very witty and unique and strong and proud that I swam hard. The witty funny fast talk sometimes perplexes new people, but of those who know me well, they expect it and find it very amusing. I enjoy these moments immensely. Then I usually stop at a market on the way home and buy a small (tart-size) chocolate cream pie and defeat any weight-loss purposes for swimming. I have crushes on swimmers but so far they have not come to fruition. I keep hoping. But I only think about them after and before practice, not during.
OK. During workout I am (a) so happy to be there and (b) enjoy trying to keep up with feet far ahead of me and (c) I count a lot and (d) I don't think about anything that is bothering me because there is no room because I'm counting and trying to make the intervals.
Afterward, in the locker room, it is a well-known phenomenon that I become rather endorphin-esque and talk very fast about many things that make everyone laugh. I feel part of mainstream life and very witty and unique and strong and proud that I swam hard. The witty funny fast talk sometimes perplexes new people, but of those who know me well, they expect it and find it very amusing. I enjoy these moments immensely. Then I usually stop at a market on the way home and buy a small (tart-size) chocolate cream pie and defeat any weight-loss purposes for swimming. I have crushes on swimmers but so far they have not come to fruition. I keep hoping. But I only think about them after and before practice, not during.
