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 Voyeur
Watches you very closely throughout the duration of each and every practice. At best you are uncomfortable with this. At worst you are slightly freaked out. You're not sure which is better or worse - that s/he is looking at your technique or er, . . . other things.
The Egomaniac
Races and swims as fast as possible the entire practice while never working on making changes or improving technique. You can visit 5 years later and EM is exactly the same in terms of style and stroke habit. It's like you were never gone for that time frame.
The Parent
This person is only a few years older than you; however, s/he will correct you several times each practice on everything from stroke technique to attitude, lane etiquette, and grammar.
The Voyeur
Watches you very closely throughout the duration of each and every practice. At best you are uncomfortable with this. At worst you are slightly freaked out. You're not sure which is better or worse - that s/he is looking at your technique or er, . . . other things.
The Egomaniac
Races and swims as fast as possible the entire practice while never working on making changes or improving technique. You can visit 5 years later and EM is exactly the same in terms of style and stroke habit. It's like you were never gone for that time frame.
The Parent
This person is only a few years older than you; however, s/he will correct you several times each practice on everything from stroke technique to attitude, lane etiquette, and grammar.