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?
It is a fun thread. How about:
THE BUBBLER
Age group swimmer who sets records that survive 20 years later despite spending most of practice sitting at the bottom of the deep end of the pool blowing bubbles under those who are diligently trying to complete the set so that they might be good enough to come in second to the bubbler at meets.
THE SOLO
Will not swim for a team and insists on training alone at odd hours. Gave up meet swimming years ago, but will swim open water events provided he can get in on the outside of the pack and avoid contact. Won't draft because he must go at his own pace only. Can be a shocker based on his beef and beer diet created appearance making him look slow. Thinks that these stereotypes are funny enough that he might consider joining a team. . . my friend, that is.
It is a fun thread. How about:
THE BUBBLER
Age group swimmer who sets records that survive 20 years later despite spending most of practice sitting at the bottom of the deep end of the pool blowing bubbles under those who are diligently trying to complete the set so that they might be good enough to come in second to the bubbler at meets.
THE SOLO
Will not swim for a team and insists on training alone at odd hours. Gave up meet swimming years ago, but will swim open water events provided he can get in on the outside of the pack and avoid contact. Won't draft because he must go at his own pace only. Can be a shocker based on his beef and beer diet created appearance making him look slow. Thinks that these stereotypes are funny enough that he might consider joining a team. . . my friend, that is.
