I need to start swimming on a Sunday morning, to help recovery from a back injury. I can swim OK, middle lane front crawl I can get to 50 lengths if I keep at it long enough. But I hate it. Firstly I hate that it costs money. Secondly it's just boring, up and down. And tiring. Although that's pretty much the point of it. Thirdly I particularly hate the faff afterwards. The showers suck. They don't stay on if you don't hold the button. There is barely any water pressure. I can't get the shampoo out of my long hair. The changing rooms are mixed sex. Often full of kids. And the floors are dirty. I hate hair. Any tips to make me hate it less?!
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bigdecisionaboutwork · 23/03/2024 18:49
Can you go sea swimming instead? Or dry off quickly, shove on a towelling surf poncho, and shower at home?
thoseinperil · 23/03/2024 18:57
Go to a health club spa type place rather than main pool so you can alternate with steam room jacuzzi etc and you can get a month's membership and go as often as you like
Curlewwoohoo · 23/03/2024 18:57
Waterproof headphones - wow!
Probably a good idea to shower at home, just shove some old shorts and tee on to drive home, it's only 5 mins.
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Curlewwoohoo · 23/03/2024 19:02
I am also wondering about getting prescription swimming goggles...
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