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?
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I've got an Up Periscope at my pool. She has a 1-beat kick. I call her Thumpy b/c I can have my head down and my iPod going at full volume and I can still sense the disturbance in the Force the second she takes her first stroke. She has taken to wearing fins lately but hasn't figured out that they don't help at all b/c all they do is amplify that one vertical kick rather than propel her forward.
She he also gets in my lane -- despite already having had a non-wall lane to herself -- when I run to the restroom during long workouts -- despite me leaving my mesh bag and gear there. Also insists on swimming over the lane lines -- directly into my path as I'm pushing off the wall. Thumpy and I are probably gonna have words before the season is out. (Disclaimer: Words may mean getting a monofin to the side of the head.)
I've got an Up Periscope at my pool. She has a 1-beat kick. I call her Thumpy b/c I can have my head down and my iPod going at full volume and I can still sense the disturbance in the Force the second she takes her first stroke. She has taken to wearing fins lately but hasn't figured out that they don't help at all b/c all they do is amplify that one vertical kick rather than propel her forward.
She he also gets in my lane -- despite already having had a non-wall lane to herself -- when I run to the restroom during long workouts -- despite me leaving my mesh bag and gear there. Also insists on swimming over the lane lines -- directly into my path as I'm pushing off the wall. Thumpy and I are probably gonna have words before the season is out. (Disclaimer: Words may mean getting a monofin to the side of the head.)
