Out of curiosity, what brought you to swim?
I'm a fitness swimmer now and do OW races for fun. I began swimming as an alternative to running, I had taken a swim class in college that demonstrated routines and corrected my form enough to do well without getting frustrated or feel intimidated. When I had trouble running I would go swim instead. I began swimming regularly to train for the Long beach triathlon years ago. Now I enjoy swimming just as much as running...it's a new challenge as well as a great stress release for me. I'm just finishing up my credential and will be transitioning from a career in IT to teaching, which means that i'll be open to joining a masters team soon! Wohoo!
Here's the question....
Why did you start?
When?
What's your day job?
Parents
Former Member
My parents threw me into the ocean at age 4 or 5 and I loved it! Been swimming ever since (more than 60 years now). The competition is great and keeps me pretty motivated but I would just do mindless swimming if there were no competitions.
My parents threw me into the ocean at age 4 or 5 and I loved it! Been swimming ever since (more than 60 years now). The competition is great and keeps me pretty motivated but I would just do mindless swimming if there were no competitions.
