Tuesday, March 3, 2009

a new swim drill

went to the gym this afternoon.
i couldn't take it.
didn't go this morning...school delay and other plans.
so i took all 4 kids this afternoon.
it's way busier in the afternoon.
all the lanes except 1 had 2 people in them already.

i start down the 1 lane with 1 lady in it (she's basically just floating around with a noodle).
as i'm passing her the first time, i stop and say the polite thing,
"do you mind if i share lanes with you?"
meaning: "just letting you know i'm here..."
she says, "sure...

just don't splash...

it bothers my eyes."

WHAT?!?

"don't splash"!
you're in a POOL, lady!

so, i was kind. and everytime i went past her (68 times!) i stopped kicking and just used my arms and focused really hard on NOT splashing with my hands.

my arms are SO tired.
it's a new swim drill.
maybe i should patent it or something.

4 comments:

Holly said...

uh ha ha ha ha...I can totally imagine 'the lady' you are talking about!
I'm laughing and getting mad for you all at the same time!

Leah said...

Oh my gosh! I don't think people have the right to make special requests in a public pool! You pay just as much as she does to be there. PLEASE!! Good for you for being polite and taking her request into consideration. :)

Christy said...

I LOVE it!!! Def gonna try it next time! :) Sorry i've been slacking so bad on my workouts...grrrrr...really why can't I get my life togethere!!!???? LOVE YOU! :)

Christy said...

..maybe cause i can't spell??!!!