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 "Kicked My A** 20 years ago ... and still doing it"
This guy/gal is both the motivation and pain associated with being competitive ... beat you when you were a "real" competitive swimmer in your youth and continues to do so. This is the person that frustrates you, but drives you to come back for one more race year after year.
Pool Stud Turned Open Water Guy/Gal
Former serious age group/collegiate swimmer who trains like an animal and wins open water races left and right, but won't go near a pool competition to save his life.
Humbling Iron Tri Guy/Gal
The truly great Iron-person who beats "pure swimmers" in the open water swims ... and you know full well that swimming is their weak leg of the triathlon.:bow:
The "Kicked My A** 20 years ago ... and still doing it"
This guy/gal is both the motivation and pain associated with being competitive ... beat you when you were a "real" competitive swimmer in your youth and continues to do so. This is the person that frustrates you, but drives you to come back for one more race year after year.
Pool Stud Turned Open Water Guy/Gal
Former serious age group/collegiate swimmer who trains like an animal and wins open water races left and right, but won't go near a pool competition to save his life.
Humbling Iron Tri Guy/Gal
The truly great Iron-person who beats "pure swimmers" in the open water swims ... and you know full well that swimming is their weak leg of the triathlon.:bow:
