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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  • Yikes! Here they come! From the psych sheets for this weekend's South Carolina SCM Championships in Columbia: The Nike, Marianne Countryman Event # 12 M/F 400M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY and in several other events! :afraid: 3 Jones, Judd 54 M GKMS 5:56.36 4 Countryman, Marianne 48 F GAJA 6:05.00 :bow: I'll agree with you here! Marianne is an amazing swimmer- and a really nice gal. :applaud: Good luck in the meet, Swimosaur! :cheerleader:
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  • Yikes! Here they come! From the psych sheets for this weekend's South Carolina SCM Championships in Columbia: The Nike, Marianne Countryman Event # 12 M/F 400M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY and in several other events! :afraid: 3 Jones, Judd 54 M GKMS 5:56.36 4 Countryman, Marianne 48 F GAJA 6:05.00 :bow: I'll agree with you here! Marianne is an amazing swimmer- and a really nice gal. :applaud: Good luck in the meet, Swimosaur! :cheerleader:
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