24 Reasons Why I Love Masters Swimming

24 Reasons Why I Love Masters Swimming (in no particular order)

It makes me feel really good
The feeling I get when I am working hard in practice
The feeling I get after I’ve worked hard in practice
Meeting new friends
Connecting with swimming friends from the past
The camaraderie amongst the Masters swimming community
The inclusion of all swimmers regardless of their ability
Watching the older swimmers compete and having fun
Swimming takes my mind off everything else
2014 SCM Masters Swimming Championships at Boston University
I can eat whatever I want
It makes me feel like a kid again
The reaction I get when I tell non-swimmers I’m a Masters swimmer
Socializing between swim sets
Swim socials after practice
Hanging out with friends at a swim meet
Literally anyone can become a Masters swimmer if they want to
Nonstop swim discussions with fellow Masters swimmers
Trying out new swim training equipment
Assembling my new pairs of Swedish goggles
“Listening to your body” is highly encouraged
It’s ok to adjust swim sets
It helps me stay in awesome shape
It’s fun to drop in to Masters practices when I travel
Helps me become more balanced in all areas of my life