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.
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer ..they also like to play games where they deliberately swim across the lap lanes (kind of like a dare).
They would do this when I swam my local YMCA, so after a few times I stopped caring. I would just barrel over the little b-----ds. At 6'3"/240lbs and moving at a decent clip (1:15 pace per 100 for SCM) they would soon learn to stay out of my way for fear of bruises or bloody noses. I just wouldnt stop but would swim right over them, maybe do some "fist" drill swims, etc. If they had something to say my usual retort was like "If you want to play in traffic, please go do it in the street outside".
my other favorite is the 2 or 3 old ladies, with flowery swim caps to keep their hair dry, kicking or walking, 3 abreast in the lane, while chattering incessantly. The lifeguard, too hungover or to enamored with whatever member of the opposite sex was nearby, could usually care less. These individuals get the same treatment. Swim at them, fast, maybe even butterfly, but stop at the last moment as obviously you don't want to break granny's hip. Keep doing this until they get the point.
Or even the idiot parents who sit on the side of the pool to watch their kids swim, and then complain that your flip turns are getting them wet. HELLO!!! Its a freakin swimming pool, with water in it, that is usually wet. You don't want to get wet, stay away from the side of the pool. Go sit in the lounge and watch Oprah or read Sports Illustrated.
so yea, i have some pet peeves.
Originally posted by newmastersswimmer ..they also like to play games where they deliberately swim across the lap lanes (kind of like a dare).
They would do this when I swam my local YMCA, so after a few times I stopped caring. I would just barrel over the little b-----ds. At 6'3"/240lbs and moving at a decent clip (1:15 pace per 100 for SCM) they would soon learn to stay out of my way for fear of bruises or bloody noses. I just wouldnt stop but would swim right over them, maybe do some "fist" drill swims, etc. If they had something to say my usual retort was like "If you want to play in traffic, please go do it in the street outside".
my other favorite is the 2 or 3 old ladies, with flowery swim caps to keep their hair dry, kicking or walking, 3 abreast in the lane, while chattering incessantly. The lifeguard, too hungover or to enamored with whatever member of the opposite sex was nearby, could usually care less. These individuals get the same treatment. Swim at them, fast, maybe even butterfly, but stop at the last moment as obviously you don't want to break granny's hip. Keep doing this until they get the point.
Or even the idiot parents who sit on the side of the pool to watch their kids swim, and then complain that your flip turns are getting them wet. HELLO!!! Its a freakin swimming pool, with water in it, that is usually wet. You don't want to get wet, stay away from the side of the pool. Go sit in the lounge and watch Oprah or read Sports Illustrated.
so yea, i have some pet peeves.
