I finally found an outdoor pool at a nearby gym that also has an indoor pool. I'm so close to signing up, yet nervous. OTOH, I swam in mid-March, when all gyms had to close that evening. Our state was #2 in the nation with COVID cases. We are at an all time low, yet I still feel apprehensive. BTW, the pool is not busy, despite a heat wave all summer, which makes me think that people are fearful. (and fitness center confirmed that)
Would love to hear from swimmers who've been swimming in outdoor/indoor pools. I know the data about chlorine killing the virus, but would feel better knowing swimmers have stayed COVID free.
Thanks, 67King. I'm concerned about swimmers passing me in the next lane, breathing heavily in my direction.
Your only concern about that should be if they are swimming backstroke or using a kick board with their face above the water. Otherwise, all exhalation is done underwater and is safe. Just make sure when you rest at the wall, there is nobody else resting at the same wall in neighboring lanes. If they are breathing hard after a sprint set, the microscopic aerosols could travel as much as ten feet.
Thanks, 67King. I'm concerned about swimmers passing me in the next lane, breathing heavily in my direction.
Your only concern about that should be if they are swimming backstroke or using a kick board with their face above the water. Otherwise, all exhalation is done underwater and is safe. Just make sure when you rest at the wall, there is nobody else resting at the same wall in neighboring lanes. If they are breathing hard after a sprint set, the microscopic aerosols could travel as much as ten feet.
