Swimming Stereotypes

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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. _________________ 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?
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  • Well played Swimosaur! :applaud: I am making no attempt whatsoever to keep with your impressive theme :) The Tourist - DON'T MAKE ANY WAVES! You might get water in his snorkel! He's training for his trip to the Bahamas, which is only three years away! He has reservations for a one-hour snorkeling expedition to see fish and coral. He already has his snorkel and his prescription facemask. Don't wait until the 60 to start your next swim - if he gets the chance to start talking, he will rope you into his argument with himself about which brand of underwater digital camera is best. GO NOW!!! :bolt:
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  • Well played Swimosaur! :applaud: I am making no attempt whatsoever to keep with your impressive theme :) The Tourist - DON'T MAKE ANY WAVES! You might get water in his snorkel! He's training for his trip to the Bahamas, which is only three years away! He has reservations for a one-hour snorkeling expedition to see fish and coral. He already has his snorkel and his prescription facemask. Don't wait until the 60 to start your next swim - if he gets the chance to start talking, he will rope you into his argument with himself about which brand of underwater digital camera is best. GO NOW!!! :bolt:
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