Everyone here on the boards has way more experience than I do, so I'm looking for advice on how you handle rudeness in the pool.
It seems like the summer has taken its toll on me with the number of rude people of all stripes who've been sharing my rec center pool. It's gotten to the point where it's sapped my enjoyment, and I have at times thought about giving up the sport entirely because it's just too much hassle to come home feeling like I've been byatch slapped, run into, pushed against the ropes, told no to lane sharing, and insulted about the way I look in a bathing suit.
Yes, I'm too sensitive, that's a fact, but I'm a writer and an artist, so it kind of comes with the territory. I try to shrug these things off, but I get out of the pool depressed and replay incidents in my head. I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it. What's supposed to be a nice, relaxing, healthy form of exercise has, over the summer, become something I dread. The lifeguards aren't much help - they don't see most of what's going on in the lap lanes because they're busy watching the kids. I can't count on them to step in. :badday: So I'd like to know if any of you experienced swimmers have dealt with this turning point, and how you kept going.
I have swam most of my life, and I do not think your too sensitive. Personally if I got slapped in the face by someone swimming in my lane I would be pretty upset. It's one thing to slap hands while swimming, its a completely different story to get hit in the head or face. The same goes for getting run into while swimming. There is no excuse for it.
The big issue I see is that you are being bulled at this pool. If the lifeguards do not listen, then bring it to the attention of the pool manager. If he does not listen or decides not to take action, then I would go above him till someone does.
Keep swimming!! Do not give up on a sport because of a few IDIOTS!!! Stick with it, and if all else fails find a new pool to swim at. If you need help finding a new pool just let me know. We are in the same general area.
I have swam most of my life, and I do not think your too sensitive. Personally if I got slapped in the face by someone swimming in my lane I would be pretty upset. It's one thing to slap hands while swimming, its a completely different story to get hit in the head or face. The same goes for getting run into while swimming. There is no excuse for it.
The big issue I see is that you are being bulled at this pool. If the lifeguards do not listen, then bring it to the attention of the pool manager. If he does not listen or decides not to take action, then I would go above him till someone does.
Keep swimming!! Do not give up on a sport because of a few IDIOTS!!! Stick with it, and if all else fails find a new pool to swim at. If you need help finding a new pool just let me know. We are in the same general area.
