This morning, there were four Mikes and one Tom in one lane at the Rose Bowl Pool. There are loads more Mikes than any other name at the Rose Bowl, as if there is a celestial vortex. It seems as though different geographical areas attract particular names. Mission Viejo also has a preferred name in one lane, ***. Hilarity ensues from time to time.
I generally train alone, but often drop in with other teams. Though my name is not uncommon, it's rare (and kind of odd) when I end up swimming with another Patrick.
I generally train alone, but often drop in with other teams. Though my name is not uncommon, it's rare (and kind of odd) when I end up swimming with another Patrick.
