Please tell me that this kind of thing doesn't happen in the States!
This morning, before coming into work, I trained at the local pool in Kenilworth, England, - 25 metres, four lanes. Not brilliant facilities, but acceptable.
At the end of each lane there is a sign: lane 1- slow, lane 2 - slow, lane 3 -medium, lane 4 - fast. Why do some swimmers, who clearly have difficulty in keeping up, always want to swim in the fast lane? This morning one elderly man, joined the fast lane. He swam breaststroke (I think it was!) with his face out of the water, which was a feat in itself because he was swimming so slowly. There were six of us in the lane and three left the pool (myself included).
When on the deck I decided to time him. He was consistent. Every length of the 25m pool was swum in 2 mins 15 seconds!
Please tell me this kind of 'swimming etiquette' wouldn't be seen in your pool.
So that I can continue with my swimming I need to be reassured that this was a one-off. I'm still in shock.
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We've been swimming in various pools since apx 1980 and seen pretty much the same things in all of them:
a) Those who insist on "hogging" the faster lanes;
b) Those who cannot follow a straight line;
c) Those who block the turns and/or stand at the ends and push off just as someone is making the turn or approaching it.
d) Those who dive/swim under the lane markers either by accident or to get to another lane or to retrieve a lost object
e) Those who jump into a lane without noticing swimmer "x" is passing swimmer "y" and headed straight at them.
On only 1 or 2 occasions in 25 years have we seen a lifeguard say or do anything about any of the above.
We've been swimming in various pools since apx 1980 and seen pretty much the same things in all of them:
a) Those who insist on "hogging" the faster lanes;
b) Those who cannot follow a straight line;
c) Those who block the turns and/or stand at the ends and push off just as someone is making the turn or approaching it.
d) Those who dive/swim under the lane markers either by accident or to get to another lane or to retrieve a lost object
e) Those who jump into a lane without noticing swimmer "x" is passing swimmer "y" and headed straight at them.
On only 1 or 2 occasions in 25 years have we seen a lifeguard say or do anything about any of the above.
