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.
But, dudes and dudettes, circle should be the last resort.
If you've been a swimmer any portion of your life circling is ingrained. I always circle unless there is some set that where my lane mate and I are not doing the same thing (stroke versus free). To me, splitting a lane is a complete hassle. I think splitting is the last resort. It's also not very welcoming. If you are a swimmer, you circle, period. If you are a noodler, you can split or do some other form of lane sharing.
But, dudes and dudettes, circle should be the last resort.
If you've been a swimmer any portion of your life circling is ingrained. I always circle unless there is some set that where my lane mate and I are not doing the same thing (stroke versus free). To me, splitting a lane is a complete hassle. I think splitting is the last resort. It's also not very welcoming. If you are a swimmer, you circle, period. If you are a noodler, you can split or do some other form of lane sharing.
