I love curling. it is something I would do all day every day. in the run of a typical week I on the ice five hours playing, four hours coaching, plus whatever extra time I decide to practice on top of that. But why? I'm not on a competitive team. i don't believe it is doing any wonders for my overall fitness. I don't particularly enjoy the bike ride there or back, nor do I enjoy the cold that last long after I am inside.
That also made me wonder why we play other sports in our leisure/recreation time. What is it about an activity that makes us want to fill every living moment of our lives with it? Why do we punish our bodies to become that "weekend warrior" or "person who could have made it big?"It just doesn't make sense when you stop and think about it, there is no competition, nothing to look forward to, just an opportunity to participate in an activity that we find enjoyable.
I guess it varies for every person, but the conclusion I have came to was we do something because we enjoy it, be that a nature or nurture effect is a whole new debate. I also think we do some things because we want to be better. I know my personal records and new challenges are what keep me going.
Anyway, just thought I would enlighten you all as to the thought processes that run through my mind while standing there waiting to sweep/throw :)
-Britt
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