https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/1370/localityThe nearest pool I have to train at, is a 64km drive return journey. I&#39;m finding it very draining to get up and get going. I would appreciate some &#39;motivation&#39; from fellow dolphins. I&#39;m sure many of you have similar if not worse situations to deal withen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/3770?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:06:02 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2b1c0369-086f-4cd9-967a-1785a0ff9889Former MemberHey, and I thought I had it bad with only a 4 lane 20metre pool to train in...besides the onerous task of campaigning for a new pool, here&#39;s a few things that might help: 1. carpool to the pool - maybe if enough aqua types got together, the politicians would notice...but realisticly, at least you&#39;ll have companionship and hopefully motivation to go to the pool and once you get there. 2. go for quality of workouts, being as you can&#39;t DO a lot of swim workouts 3. Crosstrain - run, bike, etc. for aerobic and anaerobic effect 4. Work with stretch cords to mimic your swim stroke and build muscle. 5. Plan a holiday around a masters swim camp. As well, whenever you travel, hit the pool...but you probably already do this. Good luck and don&#39;t give up!<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/3747?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:09:43 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e49a409d-13c5-4049-b9f3-40e9801763e0Former MemberOne thing you might consider is buying an endless pool. Its is a small pool that has currents that duplates a regular pool condition. You might use this 2 to 3 times a week. And go to the regular pool 1 to 3 times a week. This cutsdown your travel time. But the endless pools are not cheap. And I have not bought one myself. There is an ad on the masters site for it.<div style="clear:both;"></div>