MikeF
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Jesus, what ya trying to do, drown Kaz?!
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Swimming Thread
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staffsblue
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Had another trip to Manchester Aquatics Centre this morning and managed another 2.5km (50 x 50m lengths).
This morning's entertainment was a FOC who decided it was a good idea to swim really slowly in the middle of the slow lane (i.e. the overtaking area), but took great offence when anyone overtook him on the inside, which was the only option given his actions. Bizarre behaviour!
This morning's entertainment was a FOC who decided it was a good idea to swim really slowly in the middle of the slow lane (i.e. the overtaking area), but took great offence when anyone overtook him on the inside, which was the only option given his actions. Bizarre behaviour!
staffsblue
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Returned to Nantwich Leisure Centre outdoor pool this morning.
It might have rained but I honestly didn't notice. Pool temperature was cold when I first entered but I soon acclimatised to it and warmed up after a couple of lengths.
There were about 10 other people as daft as me in the pool, so at least the lifeguard didn't have a wasted shift.
And I managed 84 x 30.48m (100ft) lengths so hit my 2500m+ target for the day.
It might have rained but I honestly didn't notice. Pool temperature was cold when I first entered but I soon acclimatised to it and warmed up after a couple of lengths.
There were about 10 other people as daft as me in the pool, so at least the lifeguard didn't have a wasted shift.
And I managed 84 x 30.48m (100ft) lengths so hit my 2500m+ target for the day.
Barcon
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What was the temp? I was swimming in the lake last weekend when it was about 18c.Returned to Nantwich Leisure Centre outdoor pool this morning.
It might have rained but I honestly didn't notice. Pool temperature was cold when I first entered but I soon acclimatised to it and warmed up after a couple of lengths.
There were about 10 other people as daft as me in the pool, so at least the lifeguard didn't have a wasted shift.
And I managed 84 x 30.48m (100ft) lengths so hit my 2500m+ target for the day.
staffsblue
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What was the temp? I was swimming in the lake last weekend when it was about 18c.
No indication of temperature but felt a little warmer than air temperature so probably 18-20°C.
Barcon
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A bit of a shocker when you first get in eh? You soon get used to it though.No indication of temperature but felt a little warmer than air temperature so probably 18-20°C.
staffsblue
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A bit of a shocker when you first get in eh? You soon get used to it though.
Yes, soon acclimatised to it and warmed up after a couple of lengths.
staffsblue
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First time at my local leisure centre in Stafford this morning since their new swimming session setup started.
No more scrictly imposed hour long sessions. You can now turn up at any time within the "lane swimming" times and stay as long as you like.
Had a lane to myself all the time I was in the pool, didn't have to put up with the same people doing the same annoying things at the same time every day and there was no queue for the showers afterwards. Perfect!
110 x 25m lengths swum = 2750m
Annual total to date: 224.45204km.
No more scrictly imposed hour long sessions. You can now turn up at any time within the "lane swimming" times and stay as long as you like.
Had a lane to myself all the time I was in the pool, didn't have to put up with the same people doing the same annoying things at the same time every day and there was no queue for the showers afterwards. Perfect!
110 x 25m lengths swum = 2750m
Annual total to date: 224.45204km.
staffsblue
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Was back at Manchester Aquatics Centre again this morning. Was relatively quiet, but that didn't stop several students swimming in the wrong direction again.
They may be receiving a world class further education in Manchester, but they clearly don't learn anything about common sense.
They may be receiving a world class further education in Manchester, but they clearly don't learn anything about common sense.
staffsblue
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Another trip to the Aquatics Centre this morning. Quiet in the "swim for fitness" section of the pool but loads of kids in the "dicking around" section.
It's free swimming again for kids in Manchester during half term so fair play to them and their parents for making the most of it!
It's free swimming again for kids in Manchester during half term so fair play to them and their parents for making the most of it!