Well, it was at a sustainable pace rather than one that made me out of breath or made my arms ache.
Besides which, I don't have to expend anywhere near as much energy as most people do in swimming - I had about a zillion swimming lessons when I was a kid, so I was taught much more efficient techniques than most people use.
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Date: 2003-10-09 03:01 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-10-09 03:24 am (UTC)Besides which, I don't have to expend anywhere near as much energy as most people do in swimming - I had about a zillion swimming lessons when I was a kid, so I was taught much more efficient techniques than most people use.