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'm closer to a lap swimmer than a master's swimmer, and I prefer to split the lane, regardless of whether the lane mate is faster or slower than me. It is easier to understand the idea and easier to do.
Granted, once you have swum literally thousands of miles in a circle, that will seem easier. Remember most lap/rec swimmers have never practiced the way you do.
And frankly, it's intimidating enough swimming with someone way faster than you without having it emphasized by them lapping you every 90 seconds.
I'm closer to a lap swimmer than a master's swimmer, and I prefer to split the lane, regardless of whether the lane mate is faster or slower than me. It is easier to understand the idea and easier to do.
Granted, once you have swum literally thousands of miles in a circle, that will seem easier. Remember most lap/rec swimmers have never practiced the way you do.
And frankly, it's intimidating enough swimming with someone way faster than you without having it emphasized by them lapping you every 90 seconds.
