Would I be a weirdo if...

garnetandgold60

I used my apartment's pool to swim laps? It's 35 yards long (I checked with the apt. complex).

I usually lurk around here, but you ladies always have solid opinions. I don't really want to spend the money for a public pool, but I can definitely suck it up, if needed.

So, as long as I'm not causing toddlers to be swamped by my wake, what do you think?

wandajune6

Why not? I would use it for laps if I had a pool.

WinstonsGirl

I'd try it too at a time when there are fewer kids.  It would be for your piece of mind too, so that you're not having to constantly dodge around swimming/playing kids.  Maybe earlier in the morning, or later at night??

huskypuppy14

You are fine!

garnetandgold60

Good thoughts, all! I appreciate it. I definitely don't want I be a nuisance so I would definitely scout it out before I jumped in to start swimming laps.

Although dodging toddlers could add an obstacle course element to the swim...right?

mysticl

Go for it.  Just pick times of day that are less crowded.  Personally, if I saw someone was swimming laps I'd keep my kid to the other side of the pool so as not to get in your way. 

SBmini

You are only a weirdo if you wear a swim cap and US Olympic-branded swim attire. Otherwise- go for it!

AddieCake

Certainly fine as long as you're not disrupting anybody else's pool time.

KeptInStitches

Not if you were generally courteous.

theartistformerlyknownas

As long as you don't pee in the pool, I don't care.

garnetandgold60

SBmini said:

You are only a weirdo if you wear a swim cap and US Olympic-branded swim attire. Otherwise- go for it!

I just finished swimming! No one at all at the pool so I had it all to my self, which was awesome. And I totally rocked my bright pink swim cap!

Waist length hair is not fun when making turns...so yes, I was a bit of a weirdo in my cap and goggles. I'll embrace it!

pinkshorts27

garnetandgold60 said:

You are only a weirdo if you wear a swim cap and US Olympic-branded swim attire. Otherwise- go for it!

I just finished swimming! No one at all at the pool so I had it all to my self, which was awesome. And I totally rocked my bright pink swim cap! Waist length hair is not fun when making turns...so yes, I was a bit of a weirdo in my cap and goggles. I'll embrace it!

Sweet! I'd rock it too! Cap is better for the hair.

garnetandgold60

pinkshorts27 said:

garnetandgold60 said:

SBmini said:

You are only a weirdo if you wear a swim cap and US Olympic-branded swim attire. Otherwise- go for it!

I just finished swimming! No one at all at the pool so I had it all to my self, which was awesome. And I totally rocked my bright pink swim cap!

Waist length hair is not fun when making turns...so yes, I was a bit of a weirdo in my cap and goggles. I'll embrace it!

Sweet! I'd rock it too! Cap is better for the hair.

I'm going to dunk my head in some conditioner before I swim next time, it makes the cap go on easier and beauty bonus...plus, plus! I forgot about that tip from when I used to swim (although I had a pixie cut then so it didn't matter so much. Think Audrey Hepburn in "Sabrina," hair.)

scrunchythief

I definitely hear you on the long hair and swimming=not fun!  I don't have a swim cap yet though, so I just braid mine.  Now I've got about 4 more inches to hit waist length but still, tangles are no joke.  Glad you had a good swim and I agree it's not weird at all even if other people are there.  

MissChloe225

Wearing the proper gear for the situation never makes one a weirdo!  But I have been a swimmer for nearly 20 years so the thought of swimming without a cap, goggles or workout suit (no bikinis here!) makes me shudder.

hellohkb

I was actually thinking of doing this myself not too long ago. I have chronic pain and most exercise hurts me even more, so I figured swimming would be soothing. I'm glad I won't look like a weirdo!

KatieinBkln

lolo883 said:

As long as you don't pee in the pool, I don't care.

Oh, everyone pees in pools. The urine is sterile and the pool's full of chlorine. Embrace it!