I was wondering whether anyone had problems moving up a lane. I find myself frequently leading the lane; not by choice, but because I have slowly become a bit faster than my usual lane mates. (In fact, today I think they were getting a little annoyed because I was trying to keep us moving along quickly to the next set.) I would move into the next lane, but I am usually reluctant to because often I am not familiar with the pace of the people in the next lane and I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up and they'll laugh me right out of the pool!
I suppose I also have a bit of a complex because last week a woman who is only slightly faster than me, whom I have successfully swum with before, moved out of my lane during warm up and into the next lane with two other men. I ended up swimming by myself when there were three swimmers in the next lane! Not sure what that was all about, but it sort of hurt my feelings. :badday:
(Of note, I pretty much kept up with that lane during the entire workout, so it's not like I am dreadfully slow.)
Of course, it's possible I am being overly-sensitive, but I am relatively new to this team and I truly don't want to offend or annoy anyone.
Any tips to resolving that conflict in your head as you decide which lane to dive into right before you start your warm up?
If I had my own lane during workout I'd be a happy camper. No annoying people who can't count to five and leave on your feet. No sally save ups waiting for that last 100 in the workout to beat you down. No let's sprint during warm up and get out 1/2 way during the workout but refuse to leave people. ahhh....Masters swim heaven.
As for moving up a lane I do feel your pain. Sometimes at workout I waffle between staying in my lane or move up. Honestly I'd prefer to move down and have 20 seconds rest after each 100 but I know that is unrealistic. Last night for example for this set SCY:
4x100 Free
1x200 IM
3x100 Free
1x200 IM
2x200 Free
1x200 IM
1x100 Free
1x200 IM
Our lane was at 1:20 for the 100's and 3:15 for the 200's. The next lane up was a 1:15 for the 100's and 3:00's for the 200's. I was getting about 10 secs rest for each 100 and about 30 for the each 200. The rest of my lane was really just making the 100's and about 10 seconds rest for the 200's. I could move up and make the intervals but I've gotten use to the extra rest.
I told myself after last night that I'll move up after the Holidays and when on nights to even the lanes out. If 4 people are already in the faster lane and only 3 in the slower I'll stick to the slower. I can always slow down and work on technique.
If I had my own lane during workout I'd be a happy camper. No annoying people who can't count to five and leave on your feet. No sally save ups waiting for that last 100 in the workout to beat you down. No let's sprint during warm up and get out 1/2 way during the workout but refuse to leave people. ahhh....Masters swim heaven.
As for moving up a lane I do feel your pain. Sometimes at workout I waffle between staying in my lane or move up. Honestly I'd prefer to move down and have 20 seconds rest after each 100 but I know that is unrealistic. Last night for example for this set SCY:
4x100 Free
1x200 IM
3x100 Free
1x200 IM
2x200 Free
1x200 IM
1x100 Free
1x200 IM
Our lane was at 1:20 for the 100's and 3:15 for the 200's. The next lane up was a 1:15 for the 100's and 3:00's for the 200's. I was getting about 10 secs rest for each 100 and about 30 for the each 200. The rest of my lane was really just making the 100's and about 10 seconds rest for the 200's. I could move up and make the intervals but I've gotten use to the extra rest.
I told myself after last night that I'll move up after the Holidays and when on nights to even the lanes out. If 4 people are already in the faster lane and only 3 in the slower I'll stick to the slower. I can always slow down and work on technique.
