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 think I would be afraid to circle swim with some of the folks at the pool I go to. I don't mind doing either and adjust as needed since it's an open to everyone, but I do get annoyed when the person splitting with me gets in the way. I've already had someone try to do water walking while I did my workout. Though, most of the people I end up splitting a lane with make frequent stops at the walls, whereas I'll do more distance sets so they tend to stay out of the way when I approach for a turn. Thankfully though, I usually hit the pool at a time when I can get a lane to myself and most people coming in after me will try to match themselves with someone of similar skill or I only have to split the lane for my cool down laps.
Of course, now that I've even dared to mention my luck at obtaining open lanes, I'll have a hard time when I hit the pool tonight! :doh:
I think I would be afraid to circle swim with some of the folks at the pool I go to. I don't mind doing either and adjust as needed since it's an open to everyone, but I do get annoyed when the person splitting with me gets in the way. I've already had someone try to do water walking while I did my workout. Though, most of the people I end up splitting a lane with make frequent stops at the walls, whereas I'll do more distance sets so they tend to stay out of the way when I approach for a turn. Thankfully though, I usually hit the pool at a time when I can get a lane to myself and most people coming in after me will try to match themselves with someone of similar skill or I only have to split the lane for my cool down laps.
Of course, now that I've even dared to mention my luck at obtaining open lanes, I'll have a hard time when I hit the pool tonight! :doh:
