I was going to write a post about Lane Etiquette last week and then there was an article posted on the email list for DailyTriathlon. Here's the article: http://triswimcoachonline.com/tri/?p=447
I'm specifically interested in how to share a lane. It drives me crazy when someone just gets in my lane and I see their legs underwater. I think this is rude. Is it just me? When I join a lane I wait on the deck and as they approach the end I ask them if I can join their lane. I don't just jump in the water.
One time I ask a woman if I could join her lane (there were no other open lanes) and she said she didn't like to share and moved to the open area of the pool - whatever. Another time a woman told me that I created too many waves that disrupted her swimming - whatever. If you can't handle the crowds get your own pool.
I'm tired and cranky tonight. Spin was tough and the run after was hard. I can't wait to go home and sleep. Tomorrow is a swim and run workout. No days off this week. 14 hour week. But next week is only 8. I can look forward to that.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Often, I'm swimming pretty intently and don't notice people who want to swim in the lane if they just stand on the deck. So I've got no problem if someone dangles their legs in the water or hops in and stands at the wall. But I still expect them to say something to me before they actually start swimming. They don't have to ask for permission to use the lane (in fact, I'd prefer if they didn't ask for permission; hell, I don't own the lane). But a smile and friendly greeting and a few words to make sure everyone understands the protocol (splitting the lane, swimming circle, whatever) can go a long way toward making it a good experience for everyone.
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