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We are always pushed to competition, I did sailing when I was young, despite being 4 times national champ I didn't really like competition (logistics, wait time

We are always pushed to competition, I did sailing when I was young, despite being 4 times national champ I didn't really like competition (logistics, wait time), I just loved endless practice sessions, surfing/waves/wind sensations. I'd have definitely exchanged all my trophies (that I gave to the club anyway) for just more practice and fun. I have that same spirit on my bike, no electronic, nothing, just enjoying the moment, pushing a bit occasionally. I don't watch sport either, what's the point watching other practicing it, once you know a sport?

stinos 5y ago
I don't watch sport either, what's the point watching other practicing it, once you know a sport Depends on the sport: for sports with really technical goals (think climbing, skateboarding) just 'knowing' isn't the same as thay way you know how to run or cycle. Watching others do it can give you new ideas for things to try and can definitely help you gettig better by seeing how others do it. Apart from that, for all sports: watching sports has been a thing since sports came to existence, so the other reasons for doing it seem to be somtehing quite natural for most people out there. We are always pushed to competition Heavily depends on culture/family/education I think. I was never pushed to competition. At least not against others. There was some urging towards trying to do things as good as possible. You could call that competition with yourself, but I dont think that's the competition you mean.