We asked our Speedo fans to show us why they swim, and here are some of our favorite responses. Your love for the water continues to keep us inspired. Dive in!
Miguel Reguera wrote: Because gliding through the water is the closest feeling to floating through space in a gravity free environment!
2013-02-27 05:00:23 UTC
Gracen Sierra wrote: I'm guessing the true reason why we swim, is because we are just to sexy for a sport that requires clothes
2013-02-27 13:45:57 UTC
Moustafa Askar wrote: To be a great champion like our heroes Ryan Lochte , Michael Pheleps , Nathan Adrian and every hero in the world.
2013-03-03 09:32:17 UTC
Russ McKinley wrote: Good for the heart, good for the mind, good for the peace of mind...ummmmmmmmmmmmm
2013-03-03 23:32:00 UTC
Tina Marina wrote: swimming makes me feel strong, powerful,energized and at peace. After a workout I feel like I can conquer anything. when Ryan Lochte was interviewed and he told the reporter that he loved the smell of chlorine I could relate. Every swimmer who has spent countless hours training and has a deep abiding love of the sport smiled and nodded in agreement at that moment .
2013-03-26 17:17:37 UTC
Sunshine Steiner wrote: To swim is like meditation, the place where all is possible. It bring energy, calmness, & balance to my day.
2013-04-15 18:03:40 UTC
Chris Regnier wrote: I swim to find who I am as a person.
2013-04-21 19:33:02 UTC
Mary DeLuca wrote: As a stroke survivor and fibromyalgia sufferer, I find water therapy to be the best, least stressful exercise. When I get out of the pool, I feel like a new person. It helps keep my pain and blood pressure manageable.
2013-05-03 17:36:53 UTC
Hubert Campos wrote: I feel great after swimming. You leave the world, and all your problems in the water. The air tastes deferent, and your body is in a relaxed, and unreal state that is hard to achieve with any other activity.
Miguel Reguera wrote: Because gliding through the water is the closest feeling to floating through space in a gravity free environment!
Gracen Sierra wrote: I'm guessing the true reason why we swim, is because we are just to sexy for a sport that requires clothes
Moustafa Askar wrote: To be a great champion like our heroes Ryan Lochte , Michael Pheleps , Nathan Adrian and every hero in the world.
Russ McKinley wrote: Good for the heart, good for the mind, good for the peace of mind...ummmmmmmmmmmmm
Tina Marina wrote: swimming makes me feel strong, powerful,energized and at peace. After a workout I feel like I can conquer anything. when Ryan Lochte was interviewed and he told the reporter that he loved the smell of chlorine I could relate. Every swimmer who has spent countless hours training and has a deep abiding love of the sport smiled and nodded in agreement at that moment .
Sunshine Steiner wrote: To swim is like meditation, the place where all is possible. It bring energy, calmness, & balance to my day.
Chris Regnier wrote: I swim to find who I am as a person.
Mary DeLuca wrote: As a stroke survivor and fibromyalgia sufferer, I find water therapy to be the best, least stressful exercise. When I get out of the pool, I feel like a new person. It helps keep my pain and blood pressure manageable.
Hubert Campos wrote: I feel great after swimming. You leave the world, and all your problems in the water. The air tastes deferent, and your body is in a relaxed, and unreal state that is hard to achieve with any other activity.