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You swam as a kid. Well, you splashed.
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And you've swum on holiday.
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So how hard can it be to incorporate it into your work-out routine?
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You dust off your sports swimsuit.
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You grab your swimming hat from the drawer, and head to the pool.
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You dip a toe in. It's chillier than you remembered.
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You launch yourself in, and hope for the best.
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You try and remember your breathing techniques.
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You plough on, confidently.
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You can't believe how strenuous this is. After ten lengths you're worn out.
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You dry off, and are hit by an overpowering hunger.
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Followed by total exhaustion.
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But eventually you learn to pace yourself.
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You make new friends.
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You know that every pool has one of these.
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As well as one of these.
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You learn not to try anything funny.
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You become adept at negotiating lane politics.
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And you've tried everything to stop the hair on your head going green.
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You have a healthy respect for open-water swimmers.
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And maybe one day, you'll join them.
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But for now, you know you have all you need right here.
