I have always loved swimming. Just ask my parents. I have fond memories of them driving me to Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa when I was 16, THREE TIMES A WEEK.
However my real introduction to swimming was at camp. I had this amazing swim instructor (who is now a facebook friend), and she was the one who encouraged me to keep swimming, improving, and getting into the water as much as possible.
Naturally, like all good things…I didn’t swim at all for a long time. I can’t even tell you how long (Im thinking as I write this and I can’t even come up with a number..so trust me, it was a long time).
But then I discovered there was an outdoor pool in my neighborhood and I got hooked into the water during the summer. But then what? I was pool-less!!
Not so. I found out that there’s a 50 metre public pool about 2 km from my house. WOW, this was great news.
So I started to swim again. What a great sport. It’s easy on your joints, you don’t sweat, (thats a bonus), you just need a swim suit and goggles and off you go.
Well almost.!!!
My triathlon buddy, who has all the gadgets, told my husband about this one gadget that he was enjoying and poof guess what I got for my birthday that year. Yup..a waterproof iPod, courtesy of www.swimman.com.
Not a cheap gift, but when you are in the water three times a week…this little gadget is HEAVEN and I’m grooving in the water. (not quite…but I’m a happy camper).
Do you have a gadget that you love when you exercise? Please share!!! I need all the help I can get.
I really like your article and look forward to your next posting. Thanks alot.
Mine is not original but I have to run with my iPod! My son helps me create a playlist with upbeat songs. I find it a great distraction from the hard work!