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By Lillian Nelson, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

With Halloween behind us, and the beginning of the holidays just a few weeks away, any swimmer knows that the hardest training of the year is upon us. We\u2019re back in shape at this point, dual meets are in full swing, the weather is getting colder, and school is showing no mercy.<\/p>\n

Especially for college swimmers, this time of the year is extremely stressful. Between midterms, finals, dual meets every weekend, high volume and high intensity training, and being challenged with succeeding at all of this\u2026just throwing up your hands and quitting can seem like a sweet escape.<\/p>\n

Sometimes we need a little reminder of how lucky we are to have all these opportunities knocking on our door. So when you feel like you can\u2019t take it anymore, here are a few reasons to remember why we’re thankful for swimming<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n

    Because we have year-round beach bods.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \n

    Because we can eat as much as we want, and we\u2019ll just burn it off at practice later.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \n

    Because if you can get\u00a0yourself out of bed and into a freezing cold pool in the morning to get your butt kicked, it makes other daily tasks seem much more doable.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \n

    Because of that 5 to 7 second period of time right after we dive in the pool to begin a workout, when everything around you is muffled, your mind is silent, and all you have to do is slide through the water.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  5. \n

    Because we get to wake up and be with our best friends for two hours in the morning\u2026and another two hours later that same day.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  6. \n

    Because it gives us a temporary escape from all other aspects of life.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  7. \n

    Because we get to go on a training trip: the annual week-long excursion we take to just train, tan, eat, and make memories.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  8. \n

    Because of the way it shapes us to become well-rounded individuals, no matter how much adversity we may face.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  9. \n

    Because we have an excuse to go to bed at 8 p.m.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  10. \n

    Because we have an excuse to nap one to four times a day.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  11. \n

    Because we get the chance to watch our teammates and ourselves grow and mature.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  12. \n

    Because of the way it challenges us to practice good time management, which we will use for the rest of our lives.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  13. \n

    Because of the respect non-swimmers have for us because \u201cthere\u2019s no way [they] could ever wake up that early every day\u201d or \u201cswim that many laps\u201d or \u201cdo two<\/em> practices in one day.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  14. \n

    Because it teaches us that we are stronger than we ever thought we could be.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  15. \n

    Because it makes us appreciate hard work, due to the fact that we train crazy amounts of hours and yards, only to shave off a few seconds (or milliseconds).<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  16. \n

    Because we are in the best shape of our lives.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  17. \n

    Because we can get a practice, a lift, breakfast, and a nap in, all before 10 a.m. on any given day.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  18. \n

    Because we have lungs of steel.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  19. \n

    Because WE are the only ones in complete control of how successful we can be.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  20. \n

    Because it conditions us to have respect for our coaches, our teammates, and ourselves.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  21. \n

    Because taper.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  22. \n

    Because we truly understand the concept of wanting to succeed as much as we want to breathe.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  23. \n

    Because when we put on a tech suit we feel like superheroes.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  24. \n

    Because there is no doubt that we earned our Thanksgiving dinner.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  25. \n

    Because our teammates are the best friends we\u2019ll ever have.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  26. \n

    Because it teaches us how to work with people who have different opinions, qualities, and motives than us.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  27. \n

    Because we get to see the sun rise every morning.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  28. \n

    Because we are in an environment that allows us to learn to tackle the challenges of our sport while contributing to our education and growing as individuals.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  29. \n

    Because we get to be connected with people we would have never even met otherwise.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  30. \n

    Because it teaches us to be happy for others, while feeling inspired and challenged to rise to an even higher level of greatness.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  31. \n

    Because we are able to lean on 20-30 other people for support when we need it.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  32. \n

    Because we are being conditioned to appreciate the little things, and understanding that the little things can make all the difference.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  33. \n

    Because all swimmers are weird and goofy, so at least we\u2019re in good company.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  34. \n

    Because sometimes all we need is a good workout to turn a bad day into a good one.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  35. \n

    Because of the sense of pride we walk with when we wear team gear.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  36. \n

    Because our team is our family.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  37. \n

    Because endorphins clear the mind, and are good for the soul.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  38. \n

    Because of the silence that overcomes an entire natatorium immediately before the starter says \u201ctake your mark.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  39. \n

    Because of the elation that rushes through us when we look up on the scoreboard and see all our hard work pay off.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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