Steve, I wasn't in Italy; however I did go to Montreal. :afraid: I agree with your post 100%! :agree: WHAT A ZOO IN THE WARM-UP POOL! I have been to several Nationals that were just as bad. 2012 in Greensboro was INSANE (as was my home Nationals at Georgia Tech, in 2010, when I was a newbie).
As a swimmer who trains on my own and ALWAYS has my own lane (thankfully!), I hate warming up in crowded pools. I have no phobias-- except warming up in a too-crowded pool where I'm afraid to get kicked and hit (which has happened often). Is there a name for that phobia? King Frog? Perhaps you can help me come up with one! :D
Steve, I wasn't in Italy; however I did go to Montreal. :afraid: I agree with your post 100%! :agree: WHAT A ZOO IN THE WARM-UP POOL! I have been to several Nationals that were just as bad. 2012 in Greensboro was INSANE (as was my home Nationals at Georgia Tech, in 2010, when I was a newbie).
As a swimmer who trains on my own and ALWAYS has my own lane (thankfully!), I hate warming up in crowded pools. I have no phobias-- except warming up in a too-crowded pool where I'm afraid to get kicked and hit (which has happened often). Is there a name for that phobia? King Frog? Perhaps you can help me come up with one! :D
