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 2015-09-09 2:40 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Pro  5761     Bartlett, TN |  Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of MotionOriginally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 TAN RANT
Yesterday, on my birthday, my wife and I went to the pool for a quick Bday swim. As we got to the pool, an older woman jumped in the lane we were eyeing. At first I thought, well crap, we were slow" and starting looking at lanes to share. Then we noticed that the woman was walking laps in the swim lanes! Just so you get the full picture, the pool had four lanes designated for swimming and the rest of the pool was open for water exercise classes and what not. She took up an entire lane walking. And only walking halfway down the lane and then turning back (cause it got to deep). I could not believe it. I would never use a lane for walking when I could accomplish that in the open area. Luckily as I was getting ready to ask her to move, another lane opened up and we were able to share a lane. Now I get that she has every right to the lane, but just because she can do it, doesn't mean she should do it. There's a guy who does that at my pool, too. He looks like bigfoot when he walks
You were supposed to be on my side! |
. And the occasional aqua jogger. And the occasional guy who is doing some sort of physical therapy in the lap pool. I've been reduced to aqua-jogging before due to injury and was very aware of how the "serious swimmers" were eyeing me 
and I'm like "I'm one of you! I promise!". Maybe our pool set ups are different - but no way I would get in the "other" pool to do anything serious-like. It's chaos. Maybe she just wanted the serenity and structure of a lane to herself. | 2015-09-09 2:56 PM in reply to: jford2309 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by jford2309 Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 TAN RANT
Yesterday, on my birthday, my wife and I went to the pool for a quick Bday swim. As we got to the pool, an older woman jumped in the lane we were eyeing. At first I thought, well crap, we were slow" and starting looking at lanes to share. Then we noticed that the woman was walking laps in the swim lanes! Just so you get the full picture, the pool had four lanes designated for swimming and the rest of the pool was open for water exercise classes and what not. She took up an entire lane walking. And only walking halfway down the lane and then turning back (cause it got to deep). I could not believe it. I would never use a lane for walking when I could accomplish that in the open area. Luckily as I was getting ready to ask her to move, another lane opened up and we were able to share a lane. Now I get that she has every right to the lane, but just because she can do it, doesn't mean she should do it. There's a guy who does that at my pool, too. He looks like bigfoot when he walks
You were supposed to be on my side! I'm 100% on your side and would have told her to move. I've been a member of the same YMCA for 37 years and know the rules well.....I don't tend to ask lifeguards for help. It's a swim lane, not a walk lane, it's for lap SWIMMING. I've had to aqua jog before as well.....I do it in the open area because it's not swimming. Sometimes it sucked with a few balls whizzing by and what not, but after all, it IS aqua jogging, it's not that "serious". |
| 2015-09-09 3:14 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion I got nothing. I haven't been in a pool since maybe November. HOWEVER, I dusted off the swim bag the other day and through it in the car. Baby steps. I may even go to the pool tonight instead of doing squats. It shall be interesting to say the least. Oh, and Hi TAN. It's been a while. |
| 2015-09-09 3:19 PM in reply to: Kido |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by Kido I got nothing. I haven't been in a pool since maybe November. HOWEVER, I dusted off the swim bag the other day and through it in the car. Baby steps. I may even go to the pool tonight instead of doing squats. It shall be interesting to say the least. Oh, and Hi TAN. It's been a while.
Do both! Get Swole!!!! |
| 2015-09-09 3:28 PM in reply to: Kido |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion What is this pool and this squat thing you speak of? |
| 2015-09-09 3:51 PM in reply to: jford2309 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by jford2309 Originally posted by Kido I got nothing. I haven't been in a pool since maybe November. HOWEVER, I dusted off the swim bag the other day and through it in the car. Baby steps. I may even go to the pool tonight instead of doing squats. It shall be interesting to say the least. Oh, and Hi TAN. It's been a while.
Do both! Get Swole!!!! There's a thought! Since I'm obligated to talk about crossfit (part of the by-laws when joining), I have been getting a LOT stronger and bulking up a bit. I can't believe how weak I was just doing triathlon. Like I couldn't do a pull-ups, more than 12 pushups, and doing more than 30-40 squats (no weight) or situps would have me sore. I can do SO much more not after 6 months, but OTOH, I can't believe how hard it is to run 10k with any real pace now. I figure I can strike a balance and do both. There is another triathlete in my class that is seriously strong AND fast - but he's a physical specimen in general. Zero BF, hella strong, ridiculous cardio, and AG winner kind of fast. I'm not as light as I was, but stronger and lower BF, so I'm interested to see how it impacts racing if I get back into it. Also, as a triathlete at heart, I still scoff at the crossfitters that talk about training for a half marathon doing crossfit. I beg them PLEASE run some before the race - and it has to be more than the 800 meters during class. I actually got a guy running up to 10 miles before his Half Mary - somehow I became his unofficial running mentor? |
| 2015-09-09 5:55 PM in reply to: Kido |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion |
| 2015-09-10 8:58 AM in reply to: jford2309 |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by jford2309 Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 TAN RANT
Yesterday, on my birthday, my wife and I went to the pool for a quick Bday swim. As we got to the pool, an older woman jumped in the lane we were eyeing. At first I thought, well crap, we were slow" and starting looking at lanes to share. Then we noticed that the woman was walking laps in the swim lanes! Just so you get the full picture, the pool had four lanes designated for swimming and the rest of the pool was open for water exercise classes and what not. She took up an entire lane walking. And only walking halfway down the lane and then turning back (cause it got to deep). I could not believe it. I would never use a lane for walking when I could accomplish that in the open area. Luckily as I was getting ready to ask her to move, another lane opened up and we were able to share a lane. Now I get that she has every right to the lane, but just because she can do it, doesn't mean she should do it. There's a guy who does that at my pool, too. He looks like bigfoot when he walks
You were supposed to be on my side! Haha I could go either way on something like that. I think each pool is a little different, too. Our lap pool is clearly welcoming to folks doing "other" stuff, but your pool may have more defined parameters. I don't like telling strangers what to do on shared equipment (and I would tell someone to get lost if they approached me like that and I wasn't doing anything "wrong") so I would naturally shy away from telling/asking someone to move - but that's just me. Glad to see some more action around these parts! |
| 2015-09-10 10:36 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by lisac957
Glad to see some more action around these parts! Me, too. IM Lou is about a month away. Good luck.
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| 2015-09-10 10:55 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 TAN RANT
Yesterday, on my birthday, my wife and I went to the pool for a quick Bday swim. As we got to the pool, an older woman jumped in the lane we were eyeing. At first I thought, well crap, we were slow" and starting looking at lanes to share. Then we noticed that the woman was walking laps in the swim lanes! Just so you get the full picture, the pool had four lanes designated for swimming and the rest of the pool was open for water exercise classes and what not. She took up an entire lane walking. And only walking halfway down the lane and then turning back (cause it got to deep). I could not believe it. I would never use a lane for walking when I could accomplish that in the open area. Luckily as I was getting ready to ask her to move, another lane opened up and we were able to share a lane. Now I get that she has every right to the lane, but just because she can do it, doesn't mean she should do it. There's a guy who does that at my pool, too. He looks like bigfoot when he walks
You were supposed to be on my side! Haha I could go either way on something like that. I think each pool is a little different, too. Our lap pool is clearly welcoming to folks doing "other" stuff, but your pool may have more defined parameters. I don't like telling strangers what to do on shared equipment (and I would tell someone to get lost if they approached me like that and I wasn't doing anything "wrong") so I would naturally shy away from telling/asking someone to move - but that's just me. Glad to see some more action around these parts! You wouldn't tell anyone to "get lost" during lap swim time at our pool. You'd move.....mostly because you'd have more than just me telling you to get out, and you would definitely be "wrong" as the rules are clear on lap swimming. I agree that all pools may not be that way, but part of the reason I swim where I do, and have been a member for so long, is that I know when I go there during lap swim that's exactly what it's going to be. I didn't drive there to get into an argument with someone who wants to walk in the lap swim lane, so I'm not asking. The truth is, at the Y where I swim.......this would NEVER come up. Nobody who lap swims would tolerate it. It's a crowded pool, and the rules are needed to avoid issues like the one described. |
| 2015-09-11 5:49 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Went swimming the other day for the first time since maybe November. Wow, how the mighty have fallen... 30 minutes to do about 1000 meters? (I lost count of laps - maybe I should start a thread on how to keep track?), had to rest after each 50m for about 20 seconds... It was humbling BUT, still faster than everyone water walker in the pool! Talking to my Navy BUDS friend... He said that even for him, where swimming miles a day was a fact of life, you can lose it FAST if you don't stay in the water. I have a long road to haul... IF I should feel so inclined to actually get good at swimming again.
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| 2015-09-14 4:22 PM in reply to: Kido |
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion You keep up all that Cross Fit and you'll sink like a rock anyway. Everyone knows that. |
| 2015-09-14 8:40 PM in reply to: Kido |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by Kido I started swimming again 3 weeks ago after a few years off, Seems to be coming back pretty quickly. I haven't done any sets over 500yrds yet but I'm avg only 5 seconds/100 slower than I use to, poking along at 1:35/100. I went ahead and signed up for a 70.3 next year (Charlotte), figured I better get off my arse and start training so I'm in good enough shape to actually start a training. Went swimming the other day for the first time since maybe November. Wow, how the mighty have fallen... 30 minutes to do about 1000 meters? (I lost count of laps - maybe I should start a thread on how to keep track?), had to rest after each 50m for about 20 seconds... It was humbling BUT, still faster than everyone water walker in the pool! Talking to my Navy BUDS friend... He said that even for him, where swimming miles a day was a fact of life, you can lose it FAST if you don't stay in the water. I have a long road to haul... IF I should feel so inclined to actually get good at swimming again.
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| 2015-09-15 11:38 AM in reply to: skipg |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Yeah, it comes back faster than it takes to develop it in the first place... Thank goodness. I assume the same for running and biking. I can probably get up to distance/speed much faster than it took to get their in the first place. |
| 2015-09-15 11:55 AM in reply to: Kido |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Correction on the race I mentioned above, I'm doing the Raleigh 70.3. The running isn't coming back as fast as the swim, I am carrying around quite a few extra lbs than a few years back so I'm sure that has a lot to do with it. Todays 3 mile run at 10/mi pace wasn't easy even though it was supposed to be an easy run! |
| 2015-10-04 8:27 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Veteran 312 Austin | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Hook em Man what is up with the Horns. I am worried Oklahoma, Baylor, even Texas Tech may beat them. Think Charlie will survive a 4-8 season. They can beat Iowa St, Kansas, Kansas St. My son goes to Tech the TCU game was crazy. |
| 2015-10-05 12:22 AM in reply to: Kido |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by Kido Hows the swimming going? I did a 1000 continuous a few days ago. Really surprised at how fast the swimming is coming back. Still a little slower but being able to put in a 1000 and not feel exhausted after felt good.Yeah, it comes back faster than it takes to develop it in the first place... Thank goodness. I assume the same for running and biking. I can probably get up to distance/speed much faster than it took to get their in the first place. |
| 2015-10-05 10:09 AM in reply to: gr33n |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Hey kids, I just looked up and it was fall. How did that happen? Just a minute ago, it was spring and I was planning all the great summer things I was going to do. They had summer and I missed. Bummer. TW |
| 2015-10-05 2:33 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by lisac957 we just moved into a new neighborhood a couple of months back. I have to admit, this place is amazing. We have 6 miles of trails to run that winds through nature trails and follows along the river with water views, top notch gym with numerous fitness classes and best of all....we have an indoor 2 lane lap pool available 24/7. I have only seen two other people in the pool over the last three months!!! That's just crazy talk right there, no waiting in line, getting the boot for school swim team to practice or any of the other issues with over crowded pools...ahhh this is the life! Originally posted by jford2309 Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by jford2309 TAN RANT
Yesterday, on my birthday, my wife and I went to the pool for a quick Bday swim. As we got to the pool, an older woman jumped in the lane we were eyeing. At first I thought, well crap, we were slow" and starting looking at lanes to share. Then we noticed that the woman was walking laps in the swim lanes! Just so you get the full picture, the pool had four lanes designated for swimming and the rest of the pool was open for water exercise classes and what not. She took up an entire lane walking. And only walking halfway down the lane and then turning back (cause it got to deep). I could not believe it. I would never use a lane for walking when I could accomplish that in the open area. Luckily as I was getting ready to ask her to move, another lane opened up and we were able to share a lane. Now I get that she has every right to the lane, but just because she can do it, doesn't mean she should do it. There's a guy who does that at my pool, too. He looks like bigfoot when he walks
You were supposed to be on my side! Haha I could go either way on something like that. I think each pool is a little different, too. Our lap pool is clearly welcoming to folks doing "other" stuff, but your pool may have more defined parameters. I don't like telling strangers what to do on shared equipment (and I would tell someone to get lost if they approached me like that and I wasn't doing anything "wrong") so I would naturally shy away from telling/asking someone to move - but that's just me. Glad to see some more action around these parts! I really don't have any excuses to be fat, lazy and out of shape anymore. |
| 2015-10-05 2:36 PM in reply to: tech_geezer |
Expert 1194 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Meh....I'm ready for fall. The wife already got 4 of those huge mums to put on the front porch to decorate it up a bit. Fall isn't official to her until she gets some of those things |
| 2015-10-06 6:34 AM in reply to: skipg |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion The nice weather this week has helped get me back out on the road. I just dread the colder weather to come. It's a downer. |
| 2015-10-06 8:42 AM in reply to: TXwildcat |
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by TXwildcat Hook em Man what is up with the Horns. I am worried Oklahoma, Baylor, even Texas Tech may beat them. Think Charlie will survive a 4-8 season. They can beat Iowa St, Kansas, Kansas St. My son goes to Tech the TCU game was crazy. Not sure what to say about the Longhorns. I think Strong will survive the season, even if they go 3-9. |
| 2015-10-10 2:34 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
| Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by Hook'em Of course Texas might beat the Sooners...Originally posted by TXwildcat Hook em Man what is up with the Horns. I am worried Oklahoma, Baylor, even Texas Tech may beat them. Think Charlie will survive a 4-8 season. They can beat Iowa St, Kansas, Kansas St. My son goes to Tech the TCU game was crazy. Not sure what to say about the Longhorns. I think Strong will survive the season, even if they go 3-9. |
| 2015-10-26 1:31 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Just finished running Ragnar TN for the second time last weekend. I am here to
OFFICIALLY RETIRE FROM RAGNAR RACES |
| 2015-10-26 1:55 PM in reply to: jford2309 |
Elite 4344 | Subject: RE: NewTAN's Third Law of Motion Originally posted by jford2309 Just finished running Ragnar TN for the second time last weekend. I am here to
OFFICIALLY RETIRE FROM RAGNAR RACES What happened?
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