Ouch

RE: Ouch

Former Member — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:12:59 GMT

While my regular pool is closed, I've been trying other locations. At one, I was sharing a lane (which was already awkward because even with my sedate breaststroke, I was faster than my lanemate) at the side of the pool. Instead of recessed ladders/footholds, that pool has metal ladders that jut out underwater. I ended up kicking into the ladder 3 or 4 times. :(

RE: Ouch

ForceDJ — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:26:47 GMT

I usually have no problem stopping another swimmer and informing them that they're not practicing good lane-sharing techniques. It's a little bit of a different issue, and usually done by swimmers who aren't accustomed to lane-sharing, but when someone jumps in the lane, begins swimming toward me (right down the middle for a head-on collision) before I'm even aware they've gotten in. In regard to MPH, swimmers aren't moving very fast. Nevertheless a collision does not feel good. When I'm lifeguarding at the pool, I watch for situations like this (and that mentioned in the OP) and try to stop them before they happen. Dan

RE: Ouch

Karl_S — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:22:49 GMT

I've had a longstanding fear of being castrated in such a way. So far unfounded, but I did have a terrible crash once and messed up my shoulder. Feel better soon.

RE: Ouch

Elaine Krugman — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 05:08:58 GMT

:afraid:I'm sorry you had that experience! This makes me very thankful I have access to a pool just one mile from my house where I always get my own lane. It is definitely one of the benefits of living in this particular Sun City community!