Swimming Is Probably The Ultimate Of Burnout

From Age Eleven To Age Sixteen I Lived A Spartan Life Without The Usual Adolescent Uncertainty. I Wanted To Be The Best Swimmer In The World, And There Was Nothing Else.

This Journey Has Always Been About Reaching Your Own Other Shore No Matter What It Is, And That Dream Continues.

I Am Willing To Put Myself Through Anything; Temporary Pain Or Discomfort Means Nothing To Me As Long As I Can See That The Experience Will Take Me To A New Level.

Swimming Is Probably The Ultimate Of Burnout Sports. It's Ironic Because Millions Of People Who Swim As Their Regular Exercise Love The Meditation Aspect Of It; You Don't Wind Up With Any Orthopedic Injuries. But When You Swim At A World Class Level For Hours And Hours - The Loneness Of The Long Distance Runner.

I Am Overwhelmed By The Strength Of My Body And The Power Of My Mind. For One Moment, Just One Second, I Feel Immortal.