Triathletes

Most adults don't like to seem stupid so they don't ask questions. I know I have a lot to learn in swimming and want to improve. It would be nice if you "swimmer" assumed that and offered help and not just criticism. I have learned a lot here about technique and etiquette. I'm always the first to share my lane or circle swim, but if I went to your pools I'd have no idea which lane to swim in unless it were marked by time or ability. BTW: does anyone other than the swimmers waiting to swim and parents even watch swimming? Millions of non-participants/athlete watch: running events, cycling events, and Tris. Does swimming even have a publication that rivals Runner's World, Cycling, or Triathlon where none are sponsored by the governing organization? If there is I'd like to read it. Never found one. All swimmers in the pool need to obey the coach and workouts regardless of being a "swimmer", "triathlete", or "exerciser", but if it wasn't for the latter two, I think our pools will be turned in to skate parks very soon. :2cents::2cents: Four cents because I got long winded, sorry.:wine: 1. Bill, I really think most swimmers are more helpful than critical. I am always asking questions and willing to help anyone that has a question. Most masters lanes are organized by ability. It's not particularly difficult to figure out which one to hop in or the coach can tell you. 2. As to attendance, I never get a seat at the Tom Dolan meet here and it pisses me off. No problem watching a triathlon or most running races. 3. The word "obey" just creeps me out. Masters swimmers have to adapt the workouts to meet their individual needs, abilities and physical condition. I'm like George, no pull buoys or paddles please! Still, most people I know roughly stick to the workout and intervals with minor adaptations. I don't get the reference to a skate park. I always share my lap lanes and try to be courteous when swimming on my own, which is unfortunately the norm lately.

Most adults don't like to seem stupid so they don't ask questions. I know I have a lot to learn in swimming and want to improve. It would be nice if you "swimmer" assumed that and offered help and not just criticism. I have learned a lot here about technique and etiquette. I'm always the first to share my lane or circle swim, but if I went to your pools I'd have no idea which lane to swim in unless it were marked by time or ability. BTW: does anyone other than the swimmers waiting to swim and parents even watch swimming? Millions of non-participants/athlete watch: running events, cycling events, and Tris. Does swimming even have a publication that rivals Runner's World, Cycling, or Triathlon where none are sponsored by the governing organization? If there is I'd like to read it. Never found one. All swimmers in the pool need to obey the coach and workouts regardless of being a "swimmer", "triathlete", or "exerciser", but if it wasn't for the latter two, I think our pools will be turned in to skate parks very soon. :2cents::2cents: Four cents because I got long winded, sorry.:wine: 1. Bill, I really think most swimmers are more helpful than critical. I am always asking questions and willing to help anyone that has a question. Most masters lanes are organized by ability. It's not particularly difficult to figure out which one to hop in or the coach can tell you. 2. As to attendance, I never get a seat at the Tom Dolan meet here and it pisses me off. No problem watching a triathlon or most running races. 3. The word "obey" just creeps me out. Masters swimmers have to adapt the workouts to meet their individual needs, abilities and physical condition. I'm like George, no pull buoys or paddles please! Still, most people I know roughly stick to the workout and intervals with minor adaptations. I don't get the reference to a skate park. I always share my lap lanes and try to be courteous when swimming on my own, which is unfortunately the norm lately.