Equipment Rep
Trains with every piece of equipment available at all times.
The Luddite
Trains with nothing. Only uses a loin cloth and goggles in workout.
The Barnacle
Leaves right on your feet. Couldn't count to five or ten if his life depnded on it.
The Coach
Not an actual coach, but someone who is consumed with technique. Swimming is a precise set of moves that can be broken down, categorized, and scientifically analyzed.
The Jaded
Could care less about technique. Just wants to swim and leave the analysis to the eggheads.
The Swimaholic
Trains at least 10 swimming workouts a week. Anything less is viewed as not trying.
Fast Guy who Never Trains
Shows up once a month and breaks national records in practice.
Hardest Working Man in the Swim Business
Trains like a ferocious animal in workout, but has no speed when it comes to racing.
Lane Guy
Works out in a lane that is far too fast or slow for him.
The Crack Guy
Dude, pull your swimsuit up or get a bigger size.
The Newbie
Shows up to practice in board shorts and a scuba mask.
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As for myself, I would fall into the categories of Luddite and Jaded. Also, I wrote this from a male perspective, but the women are included as well. Any other stereotypes?
THE EAFG (Equipment Assisted Fast Guy/Gal)
The EAFG is convinced he can hang with the big dogs in the pool. He insists on swimming with the fastest workout group, however the EAFG can only make the sets wearing the world's largest hand paddles and/or fins. The EAFG is also frequently heard offering to let the truely fast, non-equipment assisted swimmers go ahead, then assumes the role of The Barnacle.
The Trickster
The Trickster shows up late to practice, joins the lane mid-set, and insists on taking his rightful place in the lane. The trickster can be a speedy swimmer, and often takes pleasure in "racing" the swimmer in the next lane; although, the other swimmer may not know it. The trickster is commonly seen resting after the first 100 of a 400 swim and then pushing off hard to start the last 100 to finish ahead of those swimming an unbroken 400.
THE EAFG (Equipment Assisted Fast Guy/Gal)
The EAFG is convinced he can hang with the big dogs in the pool. He insists on swimming with the fastest workout group, however the EAFG can only make the sets wearing the world's largest hand paddles and/or fins. The EAFG is also frequently heard offering to let the truely fast, non-equipment assisted swimmers go ahead, then assumes the role of The Barnacle.
The Trickster
The Trickster shows up late to practice, joins the lane mid-set, and insists on taking his rightful place in the lane. The trickster can be a speedy swimmer, and often takes pleasure in "racing" the swimmer in the next lane; although, the other swimmer may not know it. The trickster is commonly seen resting after the first 100 of a 400 swim and then pushing off hard to start the last 100 to finish ahead of those swimming an unbroken 400.
