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?
FIN GUY
Wears fins when the going gets tough. Boldly states that his fins don't "Make me faster, they just give me better head position."
Gets out early.
Only sprints (and sprints well)
I shouldn't care, but man o man, FIN GUY bothers me.
"The memory loss / shoulder shrug guy"
The person that can't remember a not so complicated set and gives a shoulder shrug as to what is next. Also can't count laps over four and screws that up as well.
That was me today.
Gumby
After this swimmer has finished his workout for the day, he enjoys going down to the deep end at the end of his lane and doing all kinds of unusual exercises. This swimmer may be seen doing jumping jacks, yoga on the bottom of the pool, and strange body contortions. Has been known to cause swimmers to choke on water while they are getting timed in a 500 free because they crack up when they look over and see him doing the Macarena on the bottom of the pool as part of his usual routine.
Ooooh. That one's funny.:applaud:
A guy at my pool is doing something resembling tai chi. Wax on. Wax off.
I haven't seen a Gumby lately, but occasionally find myself in the YWCA pool at the same time as a group of 10-14 year old synchro swimmers. I've nearly run into the wall a few times after spotting them doing something physically impossible under water.
I really must get some horse-blinkers for my goggles, for the times they are in the pool. And some really good industrial ear protection for those times I find myself sharing a locker room with them.
The One-Stroke Wonder
Despite his best training efforts, ownership of multiple instructional videos, countless hours of exasperated attempts by patient and understanding coaches, this poor specimen has only one competitive stroke. Also known as The Why-Can't-I-Swim-Backstroke Guy.
FIN GUY
I shouldn't care, but man o man, FIN GUY bothers me.
I am the same way, I know I shouldn't worry about it and let him do his own thing, but fin guy bothers me a lot as well.
I am the same way, I know I shouldn't worry about it and let him do his own thing, but fin guy bothers me a lot as well.
Same issue here but rather than Fin Guy, it's Pull Buoy Guy
How about the "GAUKER" you know , the guy who looks too long at the girls?!!!
Depending on the age of the offender, that's probably covered in the DOM type
