No matter what the CDC says about chlorine killing the virus, my family is very concerned about my return to the pool, due to those who spit, pee, sweat in the pool, and particularly the heavy breathing above the water by other swimmers. Not to mention that they don't 100% believe that chlorine kills the virus, since we are inundated with contradictory recommendations and cautions. Is anyone staying away from pools until it really is "safe" -- the cases don't rise significantly? I worry about being the carrier to my family, esp. my grandson, who I watch and adore. I admit, I'm concerned about safety above the water, no matter what precautions the pools say they are taking. I swam indoors and watched guards look the other way when people don't shower off before getting in, or spit in the pool, and I've seen worse that I won't share here.
Hi, scyfreestyler, my post wasn't meant to elicit a thread about who is at risk. I'm wondering how many fellow masters swimmers are not as concerned about placing family members at risk by going back into the pools. CDC says the chlorine kills the virus, yet no pool toys or pool equipment (in some pools) cannot be brought in. If the chlorine kills the virus, shouldn't it kill possible virus particles on pool toys and kickboards, etc.? It's just too contradictory. And as many have pointed out here, it's about the swimmers breathing hard next to us, the air itself, etc.
I am 63 and this is my 5th week back swimming in Austin. The pools I swim in are outside and 1 program is 2 per lane same end of the pool and 1 is now 4 per lane 2 at each end of the lane. No facility or Locker room access as you come dressed and social distance entering and exiting the pool via separate exits. I have felt safe and I am swimming in lanes with people I know and trust. While nothing is a sure thing so far so good for me
My family and Grandkids are ok with me swimming and again so far everyone is healthy in my family and among my swim friends.
As many folks have said here it is really an individual decision and what you personally feel comfortable with. Swimming will wait for you and you will get back in shape in due time when you are ready!
Hi, scyfreestyler, my post wasn't meant to elicit a thread about who is at risk. I'm wondering how many fellow masters swimmers are not as concerned about placing family members at risk by going back into the pools. CDC says the chlorine kills the virus, yet no pool toys or pool equipment (in some pools) cannot be brought in. If the chlorine kills the virus, shouldn't it kill possible virus particles on pool toys and kickboards, etc.? It's just too contradictory. And as many have pointed out here, it's about the swimmers breathing hard next to us, the air itself, etc.
I am 63 and this is my 5th week back swimming in Austin. The pools I swim in are outside and 1 program is 2 per lane same end of the pool and 1 is now 4 per lane 2 at each end of the lane. No facility or Locker room access as you come dressed and social distance entering and exiting the pool via separate exits. I have felt safe and I am swimming in lanes with people I know and trust. While nothing is a sure thing so far so good for me
My family and Grandkids are ok with me swimming and again so far everyone is healthy in my family and among my swim friends.
As many folks have said here it is really an individual decision and what you personally feel comfortable with. Swimming will wait for you and you will get back in shape in due time when you are ready!
