If you have paid any attention at all you would know that I like to buy new workout gear now and again. I don't make any apologies for it, because I think it's okay to feel good about what I wear, and how I look. After all, it's my addiction!
The funny thing is that despite wanting to look nice, I don't really consider myself vain. Case in point, the swimming pool. That's one place where it's just about impossible to hide the reality of my aging body. And I don't even try. And I don't feel in the least bit self conscious in my speedo, despite all the lumps, bumps, sags, and discolourations. And that probably explains why I've been wearing the same one for 6 years straight now! Usually they don't last that long in the chlorinated water, but I rinse it and run it through the spinner every time, and then hang it to dry.
But it occurred to me today that maybe I could blame this old swim suit for my constantly degrading swim speed. Do you think?
I wish!
The reality of my swimming is that it just ain't gonna get any better. Swimming requires co-ordination, flexibility and athletic ability. I never had any of these in any abundance 20 years ago when I first learned to swim, and sadly they have only deteriorated ever since. The lack of flexibility is clearly my numb one curse.
And it's okay. I've decided to accept it. They let me swim with a wetsuit which at least allows me to take advantage of my fitness, and that's gonna have to be good enough. Besides, with the money I save on speedos, I'm gonna buy something else!!
swim, 1000 metres
"Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream."---Malcolm Muggeridge
The funny thing is that despite wanting to look nice, I don't really consider myself vain. Case in point, the swimming pool. That's one place where it's just about impossible to hide the reality of my aging body. And I don't even try. And I don't feel in the least bit self conscious in my speedo, despite all the lumps, bumps, sags, and discolourations. And that probably explains why I've been wearing the same one for 6 years straight now! Usually they don't last that long in the chlorinated water, but I rinse it and run it through the spinner every time, and then hang it to dry.
But it occurred to me today that maybe I could blame this old swim suit for my constantly degrading swim speed. Do you think?
I wish!
The reality of my swimming is that it just ain't gonna get any better. Swimming requires co-ordination, flexibility and athletic ability. I never had any of these in any abundance 20 years ago when I first learned to swim, and sadly they have only deteriorated ever since. The lack of flexibility is clearly my numb one curse.
And it's okay. I've decided to accept it. They let me swim with a wetsuit which at least allows me to take advantage of my fitness, and that's gonna have to be good enough. Besides, with the money I save on speedos, I'm gonna buy something else!!
swim, 1000 metres
"Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream."---Malcolm Muggeridge
Love
Peter
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