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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I dislike it when I get stopped so the person can ask if I will split the lane.
Normally I swim on one side of the lane. If you see this, just jump in and make sure I have a chance to see you. And don't circle swim unless there are more than two people in the lane (and everyone is equally fast). I once collided with someone who though I should be circle-swimming with only him in the lane. And he was going a good 3 or 4 seconds slower per lap than I was.
If someone is hogging the lane, just jump in; wait until they have done one turn on your side of the pool and start swimming. If they hit you then, it's their fault.
I dislike it when I get stopped so the person can ask if I will split the lane.
Normally I swim on one side of the lane. If you see this, just jump in and make sure I have a chance to see you. And don't circle swim unless there are more than two people in the lane (and everyone is equally fast). I once collided with someone who though I should be circle-swimming with only him in the lane. And he was going a good 3 or 4 seconds slower per lap than I was.
If someone is hogging the lane, just jump in; wait until they have done one turn on your side of the pool and start swimming. If they hit you then, it's their fault.
