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 Zirconium
Once a while I got kicked in the leg or abs by a slow breaststroke swimmer in front. Once, I was certain that the man kicked me purposely.
Had that happen to me and it got real ugly after that... Which is sad. Really sad. A lifeguard did get involved, but he's an exception it seems. The pool is not my treadmill and just a place to "workout". I absolutely positively love water and swimming.
That would be my list: bad attitudes and aggressive behavior. It takes me back to something Ernie Maglischio (sp?) said years ago about the 2 reasons people swim. People in group #1 have personal goals and really love the water. People in group #2 have poor self-esteem and major insecurites.
Originally posted by Zirconium
Once a while I got kicked in the leg or abs by a slow breaststroke swimmer in front. Once, I was certain that the man kicked me purposely.
Had that happen to me and it got real ugly after that... Which is sad. Really sad. A lifeguard did get involved, but he's an exception it seems. The pool is not my treadmill and just a place to "workout". I absolutely positively love water and swimming.
That would be my list: bad attitudes and aggressive behavior. It takes me back to something Ernie Maglischio (sp?) said years ago about the 2 reasons people swim. People in group #1 have personal goals and really love the water. People in group #2 have poor self-esteem and major insecurites.
