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 Man
For up to 15 action-packed minutes, this big muscular swimmer dominates the lap pool with impressive sprints. Once he gets in the water, look around and see that he's trying to impress Non-Swimmer Friend, Cute Lifeguard, and/or Sheepish Girlfriend. No one can exercise anaerobically for more than about 15 minutes without significant rest, so by that time he's in the hot tub reliving his minutes of glory.
The Race Starts When He Says It Does
In the middle of a warmdown, you are startled to discover that after 10 minutes of resting on the wall, he's racing you all out. Should you acknowledge him by accelerating to race pace, even though you don't need to? No. As his reward for the 25 Thrashstyle event that he is about to complete, you are required, immediately, to demonstrate a flip turn.
The Man
For up to 15 action-packed minutes, this big muscular swimmer dominates the lap pool with impressive sprints. Once he gets in the water, look around and see that he's trying to impress Non-Swimmer Friend, Cute Lifeguard, and/or Sheepish Girlfriend. No one can exercise anaerobically for more than about 15 minutes without significant rest, so by that time he's in the hot tub reliving his minutes of glory.
The Race Starts When He Says It Does
In the middle of a warmdown, you are startled to discover that after 10 minutes of resting on the wall, he's racing you all out. Should you acknowledge him by accelerating to race pace, even though you don't need to? No. As his reward for the 25 Thrashstyle event that he is about to complete, you are required, immediately, to demonstrate a flip turn.
