A new challenge

This morning at 5:25 am I got up out of bed filled with energy. The anticipation of joining a Masters Swim Club had filled my mind with positive thoughts. Finally, after 47 years I was going to swim with the fishes and stop procrastinating. I made my way to the pool and entered into a dark building with no one around. Am I in the right place? I ask myself. I step into the changing room and sure enough there was one other person there changing into their swim suit. I ask if this is the right place for the Master's Swim Club. Yup, this is it, he says. I take note that this fellow swimmer is a little older than myself. He is in great physical condition and extremely alert. He engages me in conversation immediately and let's me know he is 73 years old and very active in the swim community. Wow, this guy has more energy than most people half his age. I know I am going to like this group.

I get out into the pool and everyone is very helpful and supportive in helping the newbie. The woman I share my lane with gives me a few tips on how to follow the workout. She is also full of life and energy and more than a few years older than me. She takes off in the water and swims like a fish. I join her and hold on for 90 minutes of the best work out I have had in years. My muscles strain, ache and twist in new ways. It feels amazing. Why had I waited so long to join these enthusiastic lovers of life. No matter, I am now swimming with the fishes and loving it.