Open Water on The Today Show

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sydned — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:16:30 GMT

Two lanes-nice! It's funny because my husband had to convince me too. And I think it was partially his effort to keep me home more! No more schlepping to the YMCA in the early morning, etc. I've found, also, that kids love our pool because they feel so safe in it. There's always a wall nearby! Kids who have always been "afraid of the water" are constantly surprising their parents when they come over. Do you find the same? Glad to see someone else is nuts like me!

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fatboy — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:20:42 GMT

My pool is outdoors, picture attached. It's funny, but my wife (a runner) had to convince me to build the pool! Perfect for Gridge Matches!

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Former Member — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:30:30 GMT

My pool is outdoors, picture attached. It's funny, but my wife (a runner) had to convince me to build the pool! I hate you. :D

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Patrick W. Brundage — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:19:31 GMT

Is your pool indoors? I agree-decadence be darned. Best money we ever spent, and I cannot tell you how many times I tried to convince my husband we should NOT do this. Silly me.My pool is outdoors, picture attached. It's funny, but my wife (a runner) had to convince me to build the pool!

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sydned — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:58:54 GMT

The more the merrier! It is an incredible time saver. And when I have my crabby pants on, my family can just point toward it and tell me to go.

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orca1946 — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:45:57 GMT

I wish I could drop over to use it when you are not. What a great addition & time saver .

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Patrick W. Brundage — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:55:26 GMT

Thanks. I agree-it does underscore the ways people have changed their thinking about sports, and women in sports. That's actually my pool at my house. Decadent and crazy, and I love it. I train in that almost every day, when I'm not at Masters. Dwell Magazine did a piece about it a few years ago, which I think can be found if you google it. We are nuts, but instead of renovating, went with our passion and built that, after we moved from Portland, OR to Massachusetts.Awesome piece ... and you've got an awesome freestyle. The pool looks awesome. I just finally built one for myself last year ... best $$$ ever spent. Keep rocking the pool.

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sydned — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:04:13 GMT

It's true. If I didn't have it, well, I pity the folks who'd have to spend time with me.

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srcoyote — Tue, 31 May 2011 07:52:48 GMT

Great piece. Great pool. My return to swimming in my 30's also arose out of a daily need to clear my head.

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sydned — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:45:22 GMT

Thank so much! And especially for the Freestyle compliments. I keep hoping no one will notice my hand sweeping out! :) Is your pool indoors? I agree-decadence be darned. Best money we ever spent, and I cannot tell you how many times I tried to convince my husband we should NOT do this. Silly me.

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Former Member — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:50:15 GMT

Great piece. It really highlights the shift in thinking about woman in sports since I was in school. I don't think it could have ever happened without Title IX. But what's the story about that one lane pool? Looks like it is in the city in an upper floor of a building.

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Former Member — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:40:59 GMT

I swim, therefore I am.

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Former Member — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:24:48 GMT

nice piece sydne.... and yes, i have pool envy as well.

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Former Member — Mon, 30 May 2011 07:10:48 GMT

How long is it?

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sydned — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:20:18 GMT

The pool is 25 yards. I know-nuts! And yes, it's true. We can't let our sports define us, but at the very least, I know my son learns from watching me compete, seeing me work hard at something I love, and even seeing me not succeed every time. Dave, no need for pool envy. You know you are always welcome anytime! :)

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Bobinator — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:46:14 GMT

Wonderful Syned! I would not have survived being a single mom of 3 with a full-time career without my running! Unfortunately we cannot allow our sport to totally define us because that can be self-destructive too.

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sydned — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:40:53 GMT