This is really annoying to me, but why does it seem the first option for most rec swimmers is to split the lane when there are 2 swimmers. I always say we should swim circle if I am in the lane and someone else is coming in, but if I am coming in the person usually wants to split the lane. It is so unnatural to be swimming on the left side of the lane.
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I greatly prefer splitting a lane with two swimmers rather than circle swim - mostly because we are almost never swimming the same workout. The very few times I circle swim I enjoy drafting behind someone and am always surprised how strong the draft can be.
The only real drawback of splitting lanes is when we hit the wall at the same time and turn simultaneously. But that can also increase the competition (a good thing).
I have no problem swimming right or left side of the lane.
I greatly prefer splitting a lane with two swimmers rather than circle swim - mostly because we are almost never swimming the same workout. The very few times I circle swim I enjoy drafting behind someone and am always surprised how strong the draft can be.
The only real drawback of splitting lanes is when we hit the wall at the same time and turn simultaneously. But that can also increase the competition (a good thing).
I have no problem swimming right or left side of the lane.
