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I’m lucky enough to be able to do one swim workout a week with Team Fight, but my other swim workout is at the public pool. \u00a0You definitely encounter an interesting mix of people at the pool.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are the normal people of varying paces. \u00a0Fast people, slow people, you see a variety. \u00a0So if you’re worried about being at the pool and being the slow person, don’t worry – no one cares. \u00a0If your pool (like mine) has indications of where the faster swimmers should be, then go with that (I swim in the medium speed lanes), but other than that, go be you.<\/p>\n

However, there are always some notable people.<\/p>\n

I’ve discussed Nude Swimming Trunks Guy before. \u00a0Skinny old dude with flesh tone swimming trunks. \u00a0It’s not a good look. \u00a0Never buy a suit that matches your skin. \u00a0This guy has upgraded to a patterned look, but there’s a new Nude Swimming Trunks Guy! \u00a0He’s more olive complected, so his trunks are probably some sort of khaki. \u00a0Again, not a great look.<\/p>\n

Then there’s Butterfly Guy. \u00a0When you swim in a public pool, you often have to split a lane. \u00a0No big deal. \u00a0Lanes are pretty big. \u00a0Unless you’re swimming butterfly. \u00a0Then there’s just not enough room. \u00a0Butterfly Guy doesn’t care, and will clobber you every lap without caring. \u00a0Butterfly Guy is a Class A jerk.<\/p>\n

Last week, there was Race Number guy who still had his triathlon race number tattoos on his arms and legs. \u00a0We get it, guy. \u00a0You did a triathlon. \u00a0You don’t need to still wear your numbers. \u00a0(Note – permanent marker you’re still working to scrub off is acceptable.)<\/p>\n

My pool also has all the water walkers. \u00a0These are typically old ladies who cruise along in the deep part of the pool with their flotation belts or pool noodles, chatting as they “walk.” \u00a0These ladies are no joke. \u00a0Have you ever tried water walking? \u00a0It’s some serious work!<\/p>\n

And never underestimate people at the pool. \u00a0This week, there was a guy at the pool with a walker. \u00a0He came shuffling up to the pool, very gingerly lowered himself in… and then busted out some insanely fast laps! \u00a0He was a machine! \u00a0Just goes to show, you can’t judge anyone by their looks.<\/p>\n

What sort of interesting “types” show up at your pool?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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