When You Achieve Your Dreams It's Not

The Spirit Is Larger Than The Body. The Body Is Pathetic Compared To What We Have Inside Us

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.

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.

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

You're Never Too Old To Chase Your Dream.