SWIM CLASSES AREN'T JUST FOR KIDS
Blowing bubbles in the water is fun when you're a child, but for Stacey Mueller, it's part of a bigger endeavor. At the age of 45, she is learning how to swim. "It's very hard," says Mueller. "It's like learning a language or learning how to breathe when you're young."
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/05/21/hm.fe...ater/index.html
I am not sure if I would ever learn how to swim. I am terrified of big waters, at the same time I think is vital in case of an emergency. I think I need to work out in my fear factor and then probably try to do something about it.
I'm not a great swimmer, mainly because I have asthma, and I find it hard to breathe whilst swimming a length (no good at multi-tasking) . but I think it's great that at 45, this lady has taken up swimming lessons, it's also good for your body.
My aunty was also around this age when she took up lessons, and is now quite a good swimmer. I guess it must be hard to at first pluck up the courage, but great when you manage to conquer your fears!