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Swimming
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Swimming for fitness or distance, in a pool or open water. Technique makes far more difference than effort.
TonightTime to first win
About an hourA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Find a pool and its lane-swimming times.
Is it you?
What you need1 thing
The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$29
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The path15 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$32
- Find a pool and its lane-swimming times
- Get goggles that actually fit
BThen the quests
- Float on your back for a full minute
- Swim one full length without stopping
- Swim a length of front crawl breathing to the side
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Learn it with a course
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Swimming Lessons for Children + Parents
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Same shape of evening, different thing to hold at the end. Or follow a tag sideways.
