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 Ringer or The Natural
Shows up in practice one day and quietly swims very fast. Usually this guy/gal was an ex-collegiate or Age Group swimmer who has taken time off from the sport and is coming back with a vengance. Fast, knows a lot of drills, does not complain, works the sets, usually leads the (correct) lane for him/her. Does not say much about where they swam beforehand unless cornered. Comes to a meet and is amongst the fastest swimmers in the pool
Guess this is a composite stereotype but I have seen these types show up at practice.
The Ringer or The Natural
Shows up in practice one day and quietly swims very fast. Usually this guy/gal was an ex-collegiate or Age Group swimmer who has taken time off from the sport and is coming back with a vengance. Fast, knows a lot of drills, does not complain, works the sets, usually leads the (correct) lane for him/her. Does not say much about where they swam beforehand unless cornered. Comes to a meet and is amongst the fastest swimmers in the pool
Guess this is a composite stereotype but I have seen these types show up at practice.
