One 100 free to go in set. Two open lanes.(no lane lines in pool) Noodler comes over to stand in my lane to talk with friend. Pool is set at 85 degrees cause all the noodlers say it is to cold otherwise. I complain to guard, am told, "well there are a lot more of them then there are lap swimmers" Wont be if they keep this up. UGH! :frustrated:
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Aquageek = Always funny!
I have actually conquered the noodlers at my local pool! You see, I AM A NOODLER!!! Let me 'splain. When I first started back into the pool a year ago, I started in the aqua aerobics class. I hadn't done any exercise in a while and with my rheumatoid arthritis, lifting weights and treadmills were not the way to go. I warmed up with a 200 in a lane, then grabbed my "weights" and joined the class.
Now, the noodlers were quite confused. You could see the looks on their faces as to why was a swimmer taking "their" class. At first, they NEVER cleared a lane for me to warm up and I constantly had to kick hard and violently splash to get them to move. I was baraged with dirty looks and constant complaints that I was "getting their hair wet". They also could never understand how I could rinse off, apply my cap and goggles and dive right in and swim. I never had to "adjust" to the water temp. (I am lucky that the thermometer of the pool is broken and always reads 85 when it is really more like 75).
Now, I am the lane line conquistadora. When the noodlers see me walk into the pool area, a lane is cleared for me to warm up in. I also pull and reset the lane lines before and after the class. During the class, I have my own "space". As I am in the class to boost cardio, I am in constant motion and splash A LOT. The newbies to the class often learn the hard way as to my routine, but sometimes are forwarned by the other noodlers. Also, the noodlers know to NOT EVEN TRY to get in my lane after the class to continue their noodling. I have another 2000yds to swim after class and slowing down or stopping is not an option.
Oh, and anyone, and I mean ANYONE who sits, lays, or stands on a lane line gets my wrath. Kids, newbs, noodlers, anyone, because when a lane line breaks at my gym, it will be at least three months before it's fixed and if I wanted open water training I'd make the 50 mile drive to the beach!!!
So, long story short, I arrived, I splashed, and I CONQUERED!!!
Happy Columbus Day! :wave:
Aquageek = Always funny!
I have actually conquered the noodlers at my local pool! You see, I AM A NOODLER!!! Let me 'splain. When I first started back into the pool a year ago, I started in the aqua aerobics class. I hadn't done any exercise in a while and with my rheumatoid arthritis, lifting weights and treadmills were not the way to go. I warmed up with a 200 in a lane, then grabbed my "weights" and joined the class.
Now, the noodlers were quite confused. You could see the looks on their faces as to why was a swimmer taking "their" class. At first, they NEVER cleared a lane for me to warm up and I constantly had to kick hard and violently splash to get them to move. I was baraged with dirty looks and constant complaints that I was "getting their hair wet". They also could never understand how I could rinse off, apply my cap and goggles and dive right in and swim. I never had to "adjust" to the water temp. (I am lucky that the thermometer of the pool is broken and always reads 85 when it is really more like 75).
Now, I am the lane line conquistadora. When the noodlers see me walk into the pool area, a lane is cleared for me to warm up in. I also pull and reset the lane lines before and after the class. During the class, I have my own "space". As I am in the class to boost cardio, I am in constant motion and splash A LOT. The newbies to the class often learn the hard way as to my routine, but sometimes are forwarned by the other noodlers. Also, the noodlers know to NOT EVEN TRY to get in my lane after the class to continue their noodling. I have another 2000yds to swim after class and slowing down or stopping is not an option.
Oh, and anyone, and I mean ANYONE who sits, lays, or stands on a lane line gets my wrath. Kids, newbs, noodlers, anyone, because when a lane line breaks at my gym, it will be at least three months before it's fixed and if I wanted open water training I'd make the 50 mile drive to the beach!!!
So, long story short, I arrived, I splashed, and I CONQUERED!!!
Happy Columbus Day! :wave:
