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2005-12-13 4:44 PM

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Subject: 2 a days logistics
How do you people keep track of gear for 2 a days that must be done from work. Ex. Swim during lunch, run at 5:00 from office. Carry two bags? Also what do you do with a wet swim suit other than putting it in a ziplock bag.


2005-12-13 6:19 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
I wrap my bathing suit in my towel after my swim and just bring it inside when I get home. That way it doesn't get my other clothes wet and it's easy to carry.
2005-12-13 6:25 PM
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2005-12-13 6:28 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
One big bag, wrap my swimsuit in my towel.

2005-12-13 6:39 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics

I have a mesh bag that holds my swim gear (pull buoy, kickboard, paddles).  I put this mesh bag in my trunk and drape the suit over the top.  Suit dries out and I never forget my swim gear at home.

Otherwise, I have a big gym bag with lotsa gear in it most of the time for various sports!

2005-12-13 8:15 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
I have a small bag that I carry my suit, towel, goggles, cap, and toiletries that I take to the pool and then into the office with me (because I do not want anything freezing/cracking by leaving it in the car), and I do my evening workout at home (I only ride in the evening, do all my swims and runs in the morning before work).


2005-12-13 8:50 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
The label on my swimsuit says a towel will kill it. I guess towel fabric is more abrasive than we think, so you're better off putting the towel in a plastic bag by itself.

I use a plastic grocery bag, because they're cheap and so am I. The trick is to put the suit in the bag, twist the bag to close it, and then take the part above the twist and flip it inside out, so you're essentially bagging the suit twice. Nothing can escape, even if the bag had holes in it to begin with.
2005-12-13 9:57 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
Lara - 2005-12-13 5:25 PM

One big bag.. I also wrap my swimsuit in my towel until i get to the office.. then i can throw my suit and my towel over my office door until it dries.. yeah sometimes my office smells like chlorine..


same thing. Don't know about the abrasive towel thing. I don't wring the suit out in the towel tho, just loosly wrap it up.
2005-12-13 10:50 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
Some fancy swim clubs have a suit dryer...basically a centrifuge that spins the water out in about 5 seconds.  I love those things.  At my pool I have to pay $5 to use it ($5 pays for the "upgrade" for a day if you do not have the upgraded membership).  Of course, the hot tub/whirlpool/sauna is the real reason I pay the extra $5!
2005-12-13 11:46 PM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
Yeah, they have one here at the aquatic center, I guess swimming at a pool where multiple Olympic medal winners train has its advantages. I haven't tried it and am afraid that when I do I will end up either shredding my suit or burning down the building, I'm clumsy and unlucky.
2005-12-14 7:14 AM
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Subject: RE: 2 a days logistics
AdventureBear - 2005-12-13 11:50 PM

Some fancy swim clubs have a suit dryer...basically a centrifuge that spins the water out in about 5 seconds. 


Yeah, we have one in the locker room. It's free, and works pretty well!


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