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Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it?
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 2009-05-29 7:58 AM |
Expert  1170    Southern Pines, NC |  Subject: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it?Now that I'm actually able to survive swimming for longer distances, I'm swimming fairly large numbers of laps in my local 25m pool... I guess I'm still inexperienced enough and am focusing on technique, etc. while I swim so I'm easily distracted and lose count of laps during a long swim. I've seen a couple products out there, and I can't wait for the SwimSense SPM to come out, but what do you guys use for counting laps? |
| 2009-05-29 8:00 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
| Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? Old school. 1,2,3,4,5,6.... |
| 2009-05-29 8:05 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? Probably one of the most asked questions on the site (next to what do I wear under ny bike shorts) Do a forum search and you will find countles suggestions. Mine is using the lap timer on my watch and hitting it every 100 yards. |
| 2009-05-29 8:05 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
| Master 2009 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? |
| 2009-05-29 8:07 AM in reply to: #2180428 |
Expert 1170 Southern Pines, NC | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? dodgersmom - 2009-05-29 9:05 AM Probably one of the most asked questions on the site (next to what do I wear under ny bike shorts) Do a forum search and you will find countles suggestions. Mine is using the lap timer on my watch and hitting it every 100 yards. I know, I was lazy... sorry.  |
| 2009-05-29 8:09 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I bought a cheap timex watch for like 15.....has only 30 lap buttons, but if I lap every 100, I can count out a 3000 yard w/0 with only having to count to 4....this is much easier. most of my swim are in sets that are easy to count out. when I do a 1000 yard TT, I have run into problems, I find it easy to break it into 10 100s....1-2-3-4, 2-2-3-4, 3-2-3-4, 4-2-3-4, 5-2-3-4, etc......... |
| 2009-05-29 8:12 AM in reply to: #2180416 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? bschulte - 2009-05-29 8:00 AM Old school. 1,2,3,4,5,6.... I go 2, 4, 6, 8, 10... then divide by two when I finish. |
| 2009-05-29 8:15 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Extreme Veteran 549 Marietta, GA | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? Listen to Tricrazy and get the SportCount. I've never missed a lap after buying it. I think too much about stuff when swimming, so this was a life saver. |
| 2009-05-29 8:15 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
| 569 | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? 1,2,3,4,5, X 25 = totals laps... |
| 2009-05-29 8:18 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? Either hit the lap button on the watch or move an object (e.g. water bottle) over one tile. Also if I'm going a certain distance and and I forget to mak a lap I know my general pace so it is easy to figure out how far I've gone based on time. |
| 2009-05-29 8:22 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Veteran 223 | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I'm with 'cuse on this one...I find I focus better on my form as well, vs. letting my mind wander..not that it never does..but still....I break it into sets of ten...1-1, 2-1, 3-1 and so on...congrats on swimming longer distances..way fun! |
| 2009-05-29 8:24 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Master 1790 Tyler, TX | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I keep my sets at 20 lengths or under since keeping track tends to be difficult for me. On 500 meter sets (20 lengths) I'll leave my watch at the pool's edge. I know I should finish at around 8 minutes, so if I finish at 7:20 I know to do another 50 meters. My pool has a nice big time clock which I'd use instead of my watch, but I'm too near sighted to see it..... Brian |
| 2009-05-29 8:24 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Master 1790 Tyler, TX | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I keep my sets at 20 lengths or under since keeping track tends to be difficult for me. On 500 meter sets (20 lengths) I'll leave my watch at the pool's edge. I know I should finish at around 8 minutes, so if I finish at 7:20 I know to do another 50 meters. My pool has a nice big time clock which I'd use instead of my watch, but I'm too near sighted to see it..... Brian |
| 2009-05-29 8:28 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Extreme Veteran 633 | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? DrPete - 2009-05-29 7:58 AM Now that I'm actually able to survive swimming for longer distances, I'm swimming fairly large numbers of laps in my local 25m pool... I guess I'm still inexperienced enough and am focusing on technique, etc. while I swim so I'm easily distracted and lose count of laps during a long swim. I've seen a couple products out there, and I can't wait for the SwimSense SPM to come out, but what do you guys use for counting laps? I just count, and yeah it can get ugly, but in general, it's not too bad. Just wait till you start to need to count laps *and* intervals. That's when I use pennies to keep track of the intervals.  |
| 2009-05-29 8:35 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Extreme Veteran 606 | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I generally count by 100's - 1-2-3-100, 1-2-3-200. Since I generally count strokes each length, this helps keep things in order. I also know that my times are all around 1:40/ 100 for long so I can keep track to make sure that I haven't missed anything. |
| 2009-05-29 8:35 AM in reply to: #2180430 |
| Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? 50, 100, 150, 200.... |
| 2009-05-29 8:37 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Pro 5169 Burbs | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I actually say the lap I'm starting out loud underwear: 50, 100, 150, 200, etc |
| 2009-05-29 8:50 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Veteran 284 | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I can't do it in my head because my mind wanders...a lot. So I have 2 methods. 1. Move something around the tiles (water bottle, sandals, etc.) after each lap. Easy to count, but disrupts rhythm. 2. Hit my lap button on my watch after each 100. A bit disruptive, but not as much as #1. The nice thing about this is that I can go back and check my lap times to see if I forgot a lap or two, which I usually do. (i.e. hit the button after 150 instead of 100). I've thought about a Sportcounter lap watch you wear on your finger, but I can't justify the cost...yet. JC |
| 2009-05-29 8:56 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Veteran 318 Indianapolis | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I usually break it up by 200s. I also tend to count down instead of up. So if I am doing 1000 after the first 200 I tell myself 800 left. Then keep counting down till done. I don't stop at the walls, but if you did you could possibly use the lane divider like a counter, slide em to one side then slide over a ring at a time per 100 till done. Unless your pool is busy, then they may get messed up. I've never tried that, but it may work. |
| 2009-05-29 9:02 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Master 1678 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I think about the significance of the number. Lap 8...Cal Ripken! 10....high school volleyball number. 21....ohhh, fun times turning 21. |
| 2009-05-29 9:38 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Expert 2189 Dodge County, MN (out in the corn) | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? |
| 2009-05-29 9:44 AM in reply to: #2180743 |
Elite 2729 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? rowdypaint - 2009-05-29 9:38 AM  Sportcount THAT thing is probably the best $30 I spent! I got the combo - which is a counter and a stop watch. I even use it for a timer on my runs...(I haven't gotten into calories burned or distance or HRM yet...) |
| 2009-05-29 9:50 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Extreme Veteran 469 Western MA | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I repeat the alphabet and think of things that go with that letter (such as: a = apple pie, asparagus and apples, b = bananas, blueberries and beaches, c = courage, Chicago and canteloupe) It keeps me entertained and I always seem to remember what the last lap was. As you can see, food is a favorite topic.
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| 2009-05-29 10:15 AM in reply to: #2180410 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? I just count and use my watch to back me up when I think I may have zoned out and forgotten a lap. |
| 2009-05-29 10:19 AM in reply to: #2180787 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Counting laps in the pool--how do you do it? brownlab - 2009-05-29 10:50 AM I repeat the alphabet and think of things that go with that letter (such as: a = apple pie, asparagus and apples, b = bananas, blueberries and beaches, c = courage, Chicago and canteloupe) It keeps me entertained and I always seem to remember what the last lap was. As you can see, food is a favorite topic.
I do that too!! |
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