https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/6781/yakkers-when-swimmingNow that I&#39;m swimming outdoors, with all its wonderful benefits, there are some disadvantages. Those sweet little old ladies who do sidestroke for an hour and stop you every couple of laps to ask questions that require more than a cordial yes or no responseen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/100293?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:38:37 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:98362785-45a4-42ec-b956-c714882396fdAllen StarkLook at the pace clock(or a wrist watch) and audibly count down to your next start.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/100174?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:29:47 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ebed95e8-47f2-49ea-a738-915c27cf8fb1Former MemberCough a lot at the wall and spit pool water out of your mouth loud.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/100006?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:03:49 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c7061674-981b-4f77-b3dc-e0b94d17fd82Former MemberYou could change your work-out to make sure you finish repeats on the other side of the pool (25&#39;s/75&#39;s/etc...). You could tighten your intervals so you&#39;re having to touch and go. You could swim an easy 25 or 50 between reps instead of resting at the wall. Maybe you should suddenly develop ear problems and wear ear plugs! Or you could buy one of those swim MP3 players... :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: All excellent suggestions! if only I could flip turn again, but unfortunately, due to inner ear probs, have had to hold off on them temporarily.:cry:<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/99903?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:01:39 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:bf51e842-a4bd-4860-8e86-556da3d99717Former MemberOh, they may look sweet but they will turn on you, proceed with caution. They are feeling you out to see how much a threat you are to &quot;their lanes,&quot; when you will be there, and how soon they can compile enough evidence to complain about your splashing. You can be assured that you are in for rough times ahead. I&#39;d consider this at least an orange alert situation, act accordingly, trust no one. Oh, that is so funny! Actually, they revere me as some sort of goddess since I am responsible for the lap lanes existing! They really mean well, but I know the ones you are talking about. Have encountered them at other pools.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/100154?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:01:03 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1f7772c5-cd82-47b4-8f4d-370f8f4e7edfImFreeHide the noodles!:D<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/100134?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:32:58 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:6cc6f9d5-e5fe-4fa8-994c-35bfc55f03a1ViveBeneJust be firm, clear, repeat that you are doing a workout, big smile. You could follow that with &quot;Have a nice swim!&quot; Then swim. They know how to take advantage better than you know how to resist being taken advantage of. So long as it isn&#39;t your mum. VB<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/99872?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:59:57 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5b132d11-d5c5-4f5f-83ca-645214d5794agobearsYou could change your work-out to make sure you finish repeats on the other side of the pool (25&#39;s/75&#39;s/etc...). You could tighten your intervals so you&#39;re having to touch and go. You could swim an easy 25 or 50 between reps instead of resting at the wall. Maybe you should suddenly develop ear problems and wear ear plugs! Or you could buy one of those swim MP3 players... :blah: :blah: :blah: :blah:<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/99840?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:54:31 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:a71f6c21-aacd-43b7-8fa3-3acaa94ff1c5aquageekOh, they may look sweet but they will turn on you, proceed with caution. They are feeling you out to see how much a threat you are to &quot;their lanes,&quot; when you will be there, and how soon they can compile enough evidence to complain about your splashing. You can be assured that you are in for rough times ahead. I&#39;d consider this at least an orange alert situation, act accordingly, trust no one.<div style="clear:both;"></div>