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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Originally posted by dorothyrde
In our pool, they often go to the fast lane for the ladder. And it is kind of, whatever lane is open, they hop in. I am OK with it.....if they can swim a straight line. Just love the ones swimming backstroke with very wide arms, and not straight.
I think this is a major contributor to the problem. Why get in with someone else when there is a perfectly empty lane they can go in? (Regardless of how it is labeled.)
And it takes the lifeguards to keep order (if order is going to be kept.) And they don't.
Frankly, I just choose to swamp these people when it happens. "Eat my wake!" Only the stupid ones can't figure it out after a few laps. Most realize they are better off to move elsewhere.
Originally posted by dorothyrde
In our pool, they often go to the fast lane for the ladder. And it is kind of, whatever lane is open, they hop in. I am OK with it.....if they can swim a straight line. Just love the ones swimming backstroke with very wide arms, and not straight.
I think this is a major contributor to the problem. Why get in with someone else when there is a perfectly empty lane they can go in? (Regardless of how it is labeled.)
And it takes the lifeguards to keep order (if order is going to be kept.) And they don't.
Frankly, I just choose to swamp these people when it happens. "Eat my wake!" Only the stupid ones can't figure it out after a few laps. Most realize they are better off to move elsewhere.
