“You don’t want to touch it.” I never forgot those words and hardly ever touched the edge again that year. As Coach Mike continued to coach me throughout the rest of the season, I realized how much I really like swimming. At the first meet, after swimming a long twenty-five meters or one lap, I was exhausted. After getting out, a young lady handed me a multi-colored ribbon. I now know that all kids in the eight and under bracket got one after every race, but at the time it made me feel special and want to continue
“You don’t want to touch it.” I never forgot those words and hardly ever touched the edge again that year. As Coach Mike continued to coach me throughout the rest of the season, I realized how much I really like swimming. At the first meet, after swimming a long twenty-five meters or one lap, I was exhausted. After getting out, a young lady handed me a multi-colored ribbon. I now know that all kids in the eight and under bracket got one after every race, but at the time it made me feel special and want to continue