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 find myself swimming with older folks who get disoriented just swimming, I would hate to find out what would happen if I asked them to circle.
Lord knows I'll be in their shoes one day, though I will vacate the lap swim area the day I can't produce a semi recognizable stroke.
Some of these people could have 10' wide lanes and they would still swim zig zag or take up 75% of the lane.
I have cut my hands, arms and feet too many times while trying to stay out of the way and after breaking 3 toes this spring
(not swimming, but never mind that) I'm a bit neurotic when it comes to sharing a lane with anyone!
You wanna share? Split 50/50-or go to the open water area.
I find myself swimming with older folks who get disoriented just swimming, I would hate to find out what would happen if I asked them to circle.
Lord knows I'll be in their shoes one day, though I will vacate the lap swim area the day I can't produce a semi recognizable stroke.
Some of these people could have 10' wide lanes and they would still swim zig zag or take up 75% of the lane.
I have cut my hands, arms and feet too many times while trying to stay out of the way and after breaking 3 toes this spring
(not swimming, but never mind that) I'm a bit neurotic when it comes to sharing a lane with anyone!
You wanna share? Split 50/50-or go to the open water area.
