I recently started training for my first half ironman triathlon and I feel everything you're saying in this piece. I didn't know hot to swim, so I had a lot of ground (water) to make up. Part of the solution is two swimming sessions a week at 6 in the morning with a swimming squad. It's really quite hectic (maybe just psychotic) but I love it. The small increases in skill are so enjoyable. I was speaking to another swimmer at the club who said it's very character building and I completely agree.
I used to run a lot before I picked up skateboarding — never distances like you’re covering, and I always really enjoyed what it did for me mentally had well. Nice piece :)
This is a really great article and yes, sometimes passions can get obsessive to a point where it seems psychotic but it is the drive that pushes us to be a better version of ourselves
I like that saying about underestimating what you can do with enough time. Hadn't heard it in this context and you're so right - give yourself time to do the big things!
I recently started training for my first half ironman triathlon and I feel everything you're saying in this piece. I didn't know hot to swim, so I had a lot of ground (water) to make up. Part of the solution is two swimming sessions a week at 6 in the morning with a swimming squad. It's really quite hectic (maybe just psychotic) but I love it. The small increases in skill are so enjoyable. I was speaking to another swimmer at the club who said it's very character building and I completely agree.
Thanks Ned! Not many people want to feel like a complete novice at first, so that’s really cool you’re learning how to swim!!
That’s so cool!
I used to run a lot before I picked up skateboarding — never distances like you’re covering, and I always really enjoyed what it did for me mentally had well. Nice piece :)
Thanks Michael! I think any activity where you’re outside can be good for mental clarity
Agreed!
This is a really great article and yes, sometimes passions can get obsessive to a point where it seems psychotic but it is the drive that pushes us to be a better version of ourselves
Thanks Ika! I really appreciate it
I like that saying about underestimating what you can do with enough time. Hadn't heard it in this context and you're so right - give yourself time to do the big things!
It’s one of the few grand sayings that I believe
Inspirational!
Thank you!!