I was born on the land, but am at home in the water. It is in the water when I have my purpose, where reliable habits and routines command my body. Conditioned by countless strokes, my arms and legs settle into a graceful rhythm. Kick, pull, kick, pull, and breathe. I have only one mind-set: To be faster than my opponents. As time passes and the water removes my senses, I concentrate on making my strokes stronger and more efficient. My mind focuses on practices I have already completed, and visualizes races I have yet to win. Pain consumes me, making me a prisoner of my own thoughts. With this pain, I cry out into the void where nobody can hear me. Still I swim. My resolve strengthens as my
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