2023 Third quarter reflections

In summer, I started training with Fastlane’s swimming team. It has been nearly 3 years since I trained with HKUST’s swimming team, but the motivating sensation of team training was back instantly. Dreading a bit before the rigorous practice, counting down the drills, thriving on a challenge, and finally relishing the sense of accomplishment post training — these are bittersweet but immensely fulfilling memories inked since childhood. It was interesting to join the diverse team (of nationality and age group); sports bring people together from all walks of life. Attending my first Master’s Swimming competition with the team was interesting, but competition dynamics have changed for me. It was no longer about looking over and competing with your lane neighbor — who are in the same age band, back in school days. Masters Swimming competitions feature students and seniors up to their 70+ years old, so it was more about beating your personal time — trying our best, the attitude that we carry in our personal endeavors. <a href="https://medium.com/emily-c-h-li/2023-third-quarter-reflections-d10a3170cc2e">Website</a>