Mermaid in the Pool

Last Friday, I was swimming my laps and noticed the woman in the lane next to me. She was the most graceful swimmer! She was doing all kinds of graceful movements and at the same time really "moving" through the water.
Once finished, and in the locker room, I saw my friend/hospice volunteer, Teri. She was the swimmer I saw! Teri is a 76 year old woman that just radiates kindness. She said that she had been a State winner in swimming when she was young and in school.
Teri also attributed part of her expertise to the "Zoomer" fins she uses. She says they increase the amount of workout your legs get when swimming and I'm watching a set on EBay to bid on!
Do I need more contraptions to help me swim? Yeah! I need all the help I can get! I am up to 40 laps and don't plan on increasing the # but would sure like to get it done faster and more gracefully. This woman is an inspiration to me. I hope in 20 years I'm still as active!