Aside from the computer virus that I no doubt downloaded, I learnt about some of the characteristics associated with my sign that were surprisingly accurate. It got me thinking about the world of swimming. More specifically: what do the strokes or events that we specialize in say about us as a person? Let’s call this our swim horoscope.
For starters, freestylers can be separated into two categories.
There are the sprinters, and there are distance swimmers. Let’s start with the latter. Training for long distance races says a whole lot about the level of patience you have. Not everyone can stare at a solid black line at the bottom of the pool for hours with only very minimal human contact between laps. As a direct result of the boredom that no doubt comes with lengthy sets, you have a vivid imagination from practices spent daydreaming. You know how to hold a specific pace, whether it’s for the mile or a 10km open water race, and are therefore extremely dependable and self-aware.
Sprinters, on the other hand, are a whole different breed.
You get bored and distracted easily, so things are better off short and sweet, especially when it comes to workouts. You are quick to make up your mind, but are also extremely detail-oriented and have a level of…
