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 Zig-Zag Man: Older man with a beard and long hair in a pony-tail who comes to practice every once in a while. Wears a special necklace everywhere, usually a peace symbol or some other ecclectic item. Clothes come from thrift shops and he drives an old VW or Subaru with "Free Tibet" stickers on it. He is a quiet individual who normally sticks to himself. Doesn't go to meets or social functions. This individual is very healthy, he grows his own plants and herbs, goes to farmers markets and hippie co-ops, and prepares his own juices.
May be an older Burner, former top-level athlete, hippie, starving artist, professional college student, alternative medicine practitioner, guru, trust fund kiddie, community organizer, religious prophet, or just a guy who likes to stay in shape.
The Zig-Zag Man: Older man with a beard and long hair in a pony-tail who comes to practice every once in a while. Wears a special necklace everywhere, usually a peace symbol or some other ecclectic item. Clothes come from thrift shops and he drives an old VW or Subaru with "Free Tibet" stickers on it. He is a quiet individual who normally sticks to himself. Doesn't go to meets or social functions. This individual is very healthy, he grows his own plants and herbs, goes to farmers markets and hippie co-ops, and prepares his own juices.
May be an older Burner, former top-level athlete, hippie, starving artist, professional college student, alternative medicine practitioner, guru, trust fund kiddie, community organizer, religious prophet, or just a guy who likes to stay in shape.
