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 Unblinking Eye
This creepy observer sits in a chair on the pool deck before and/or after his workout, staring intently at the pool the entire time. What does he want? Uhhh, I don't want to ask him, you ask him.
S-M-R-T
You can tell she's serious about fitness, because she's swimming with eyeglasses while the rest of us cavemen use goggles.
S-M-R-T-R
She is the last person you want to share a lane with. She has very poor vision and doesn't wear goggles or glasses. Characteristics include being a human pinball between the lanelines, stopping 20 feet from the wall, and squinting in random directions between swims.
The Ladies Man
By never putting his head in the water and moving very slowly, he is always available for a conversation, and is happy to hear all about your in-laws. Despite his advanced age and furry back, his technique works well. He is very popular with the noodlers.
The Unblinking Eye
This creepy observer sits in a chair on the pool deck before and/or after his workout, staring intently at the pool the entire time. What does he want? Uhhh, I don't want to ask him, you ask him.
S-M-R-T
You can tell she's serious about fitness, because she's swimming with eyeglasses while the rest of us cavemen use goggles.
S-M-R-T-R
She is the last person you want to share a lane with. She has very poor vision and doesn't wear goggles or glasses. Characteristics include being a human pinball between the lanelines, stopping 20 feet from the wall, and squinting in random directions between swims.
The Ladies Man
By never putting his head in the water and moving very slowly, he is always available for a conversation, and is happy to hear all about your in-laws. Despite his advanced age and furry back, his technique works well. He is very popular with the noodlers.
