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2009-07-14 8:37 AM

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Subject: Swim form and lane sharing

Does your swim form change when you are sharing a lane?  This morning I was swimming alone and lost in the vast wilderness that is my mind when a woman asked if she could share a lane.  I smiled and said "sure" and kept swimming...but I immediately started hugging close to the buoys and became more conscience of my form so I didn't whack her in the head or accidently grab her arse with my flailing arms and legs.

So is lane sharing a good thing even if not as enjoyable since you can't veg out? 

~Mike

2009-07-14 9:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim form and lane sharing
I definitely feel more cramp and constricted in my stroke and still manage to get a good whack in now and then.  They should post a warning on my lane...

One thing I do like about it is when swimming in the end lane, with lots of people, it can get a little choppy.
2009-07-14 9:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim form and lane sharing
oh man..."accidently grab her arse with my flailing arms"

I've totally done this...was swimming along and wasnt sighting very often...i apparently caught up to the swimmer in front of me and when i went to "slice" my arm forward for my next stroke i firmly inserted it right in between the cheeks n stuff...i was ashamed...

luckily it was my gf, so i didnt get kicked in the teeth
2009-07-14 9:07 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim form and lane sharing
I find myself breathing to one side more, depending on my lane mate


I do focus more when someone else is in the lane. What used to really mess me up is when I know people are milling about outside the pool. Are they going to get in my lane? Are they expecting me to stop and invite them? Now I just ignore them. If they want to get in they'll get in and we'll work it out then.
2009-07-14 9:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim form and lane sharing

I usually have to share a lane.  I do tend to lose form at times, and, even though I don't want to, I still accomplish taking a breath in at the same time the other swimmer comes towards me on their return, causing me to inhale some water from their wave.  I also smack my right first knuckle under the hard plastic lane "ropes" on the up stroke on my right side since I start hugging the line.  Dang that hurts.

2009-07-14 9:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim form and lane sharing
yeah, I don't like sharing lanes. I like to think and get lost in my thoughts. Sharing my lane just has me worried I'll whack the other person! I remember running into someone in my lane last year, they hit me hard in the chest and it was very awkward to say the least.


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