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 2009-08-11 5:01 PM |
Extreme Veteran  605  |  Subject: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly?I have often wondered this while at the local pool. I normally just swim front crawl like the rest of them, but sometimes I remember the good old times from my swim team days and like to rip off a 50 of fly. Is this bad? It was one of my strokes at the time and I can actually still do it and I do enjoy it, but I worry it will upset others. I won't do it if I'm sharing a lane. |
| 2009-08-11 5:10 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Master 1795   Boynton Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? To each their own when it comes to your own lane. Why not? Great for working different muscle groups. I see it alot at my pool mixed in with backstroke, breast, etc. My wife swam fly in highschool and afterwards and she let's me know it when we are at pool together. I am envious. |
| 2009-08-11 5:11 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Master 1327 Ann Arbor, Michigan | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? OK, so I won't say jerk, and you don't do it while sharing but I just have to share a funny observation. I almost never see anyone doing fly at the pool. now. But man, after the Olympics, it was epidemic. And all I kept thinking is holy haysoos, now everyone thinks they're freaking Michael Phelps:-> I mean it was comical how often I saw it......and it was not pretty in many instances. All I thought is well, that'll get me used to swimming in strong current, heh heh. |
| 2009-08-11 5:13 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Champion 7036  Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I don't see any problem with it unless you're sharing a lane with others. I frequently swim with masters swimmers who are working on all four strokes. I always do some breaststroke during my workouts and some backstroke. I raced fly when I was a kid, but can only manage about 25 yds these days. Mark |
| 2009-08-11 5:17 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I fly (Mainly inside of IM sets) even when I share a lane. Just switch to one arm fly when you're crossing paths. |
| 2009-08-11 5:19 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I think if you have your own lane, knock yourself out! I was in a lane the other day with a little girl doing fly, and even though she was tiny, it was pretty disturbing. I also try to be mindful of breaststroke kicks when sharing a lane, and drifting when I do backstroke. |
| 2009-08-11 5:19 PM in reply to: #2342493 |
Veteran 126 | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? running2far - 2009-08-11 6:17 PM I fly (Mainly inside of IM sets) even when I share a lane. Just switch to one arm fly when you're crossing paths. Me, too. |
| 2009-08-11 5:21 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Fly away! It's a great workout. |
| 2009-08-11 5:24 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? MNGopher - 2009-08-11 5:01 PM I have often wondered this while at the local pool. I normally just swim front crawl like the rest of them, but sometimes I remember the good old times from my swim team days and like to rip off a 50 of fly. Is this bad? It was one of my strokes at the time and I can actually still do it and I do enjoy it, but I worry it will upset others. I won't do it if I'm sharing a lane. If you are in your own lane... who cares what you do? You aren't hurting anyone by doing it. Why would it upset others? *Confused look* |
| 2009-08-11 5:28 PM in reply to: #2342508 |
Champion 5376 PA | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? KSH - 2009-08-11 6:24 PM MNGopher - 2009-08-11 5:01 PM I have often wondered this while at the local pool. I normally just swim front crawl like the rest of them, but sometimes I remember the good old times from my swim team days and like to rip off a 50 of fly. Is this bad? It was one of my strokes at the time and I can actually still do it and I do enjoy it, but I worry it will upset others. I won't do it if I'm sharing a lane. If you are in your own lane... who cares what you do? You aren't hurting anyone by doing it. Why would it upset others? *Confused look* I think it's pretty common for some fly swimmers to yell loudly when their head is out of the water. It can be be intimidating to an 80 yr old noodler to see and hear that coming at you at 6am. |
| 2009-08-11 6:00 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Never an issue. Just don't gun for others with your arm swing. |
| 2009-08-11 6:04 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Expert 838 West Palm Beach, FL | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? 50 yards? Sure. 3000 yards and someone steals your towel. |
| 2009-08-11 7:37 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Master 1356 | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I wish more would fly at my pool, it's soo gosh darn sexy watching those muscles. |
| 2009-08-11 7:38 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? In a tri, never. For practice to learn other strokes and keep the arms working different ways, yes I do fly. I learned how to swim (properly) for triathlon. It's my goal to learn all the strokes passably just to have more variety in my swim sets and maybe swim masters events when I improve a bit. Did an IM type workout this morning as a matter of fact.... Edited by QueenZipp 2009-08-11 7:39 PM |
| 2009-08-11 8:08 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Bob 2194 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I think you should go ahead and swim fly in the next tri! I have no problem with anyone swimming fly. Even sharing a lane as long as you break into a 1 arm fly when passing someone. |
I double dog dare you! 
| 2009-08-11 9:01 PM in reply to: #2342518 |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Pector55 - 2009-08-11 6:28 PM KSH - 2009-08-11 6:24 PM MNGopher - 2009-08-11 5:01 PM I have often wondered this while at the local pool. I normally just swim front crawl like the rest of them, but sometimes I remember the good old times from my swim team days and like to rip off a 50 of fly. Is this bad? It was one of my strokes at the time and I can actually still do it and I do enjoy it, but I worry it will upset others. I won't do it if I'm sharing a lane. If you are in your own lane... who cares what you do? You aren't hurting anyone by doing it. Why would it upset others? *Confused look* I think it's pretty common for some fly swimmers to yell loudly when their head is out of the water. It can be be intimidating to an 80 yr old noodler to see and hear that coming at you at 6am. Now I'm confused. Did you actually mean: "I think it's pretty common for some fly swimmers to yell loudly when their head is out of the water."? |
| 2009-08-11 9:19 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Master 2404 Redlands, CA | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? I know a guy who magically if the lanes are full and someone shows up and needs to share a lane; he magically starts doing the fly. |
| 2009-08-11 9:25 PM in reply to: #2342874 |
Champion 5376 PA | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? TriMyBest - 2009-08-11 10:01 PM Pector55 - 2009-08-11 6:28 PM KSH - 2009-08-11 6:24 PM MNGopher - 2009-08-11 5:01 PM I have often wondered this while at the local pool. I normally just swim front crawl like the rest of them, but sometimes I remember the good old times from my swim team days and like to rip off a 50 of fly. Is this bad? It was one of my strokes at the time and I can actually still do it and I do enjoy it, but I worry it will upset others. I won't do it if I'm sharing a lane. If you are in your own lane... who cares what you do? You aren't hurting anyone by doing it. Why would it upset others? *Confused look* I think it's pretty common for some fly swimmers to yell loudly when their head is out of the water. It can be be intimidating to an 80 yr old noodler to see and hear that coming at you at 6am. Now I'm confused. Did you actually mean: "I think it's pretty common for some fly swimmers to yell loudly when their head is out of the water."? LOL I thought red was just for sarcasm. I was just being a smartazz. ;-) I got that vision in my head and went with it. I'm actually thinking of trying it out. If I do, I'll video tape it but I have to be sure there is an 80yr old noodler in my lane so I can get their reaction. |
| 2009-08-11 9:26 PM in reply to: #2342461 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Nope. If it's part of your workout it's part of your workout. Just try not to whack anyone in the head. |
| 2009-08-11 11:46 PM in reply to: #2342734 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? movingsouth - 2009-08-11 8:37 PM I wish more would fly at my pool, it's soo gosh darn sexy watching those muscles. Mmmm-hmmm, x2. But only when done correctly. I like to bust out fly every once in awhile if I'm feeling too good about my swimming. Humbles me right up! |
| 2009-08-12 7:12 AM in reply to: #2342565 |
Expert 1296 | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? tjfry - 2009-08-11 7:00 PM Never an issue. Just don't gun for others with your arm swing. Unless you have "self sharpened" paddles on! |
| 2009-08-12 7:22 AM in reply to: #2342461 |
Veteran 125 West Hartford, CT | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Its a pool and its your workout - I have had to endure alot more annoying things that someone swimming fly - like the beginner swimmer that can not stay straight and bumps into you with EACH passing. At which if I am that annoyed, *I* will get up and go to another lane - I do not think I would ever not do fly worrying about what others thought of me. Its a "swimming" pool - not a "freestyle only pool". Just my two cents anyways. |
| 2009-08-12 8:18 AM in reply to: #2342461 |
Master 2380 Beijing | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? You won't be any more annoying than the girl who swims breaststroke faster than I crawlstroke. *sigh* |
| 2009-08-12 8:22 AM in reply to: #2342461 |
Extreme Veteran 398 Frisco, Texas | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? If you know what you are doing you are ok, but not while sharing a lane. |
| 2009-08-12 9:01 AM in reply to: #2342461 |
Expert 1121 Chicago | Subject: RE: Am I a jerk for swimming Fly? Not a jerk at all, and it sounds like you're pretty careful re: other swimmers. I don't do tons of fly, but do have some IM sets every so often. I find that when I switch to free right after fly I'm actually very dialed in to how I move through the water and my stroke is really good. |
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