Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
I have no idea. Other than the pools belong to community HOAs, which weren't so much concerned about proper lap-length as they were with simply providing a means for lap swimming. I did the 'ole "walking" it out measurement yesterday, and intend on using a proper tape measurer later. Something tells me it's actually longer than 26.5 yards. And I'm with you with the wet suit for a short swim. I won't use it on anything up to 750 yards. But on an Oly, I think it will be worth it. And it's not so much getting out of the suit that bothers me. It's the getting into it. What a PITA! What I'm doing now is focusing more on swim fitness and really developing my pull strength. I'm also running more and not really biking (not enough time.) But I hope that the focus on those two areas will translate into better performance on the bike also.
Do you guys ever practice with your wet suit in the pool or only in open water? I have a brand new suit and haven't used it yet. I think Waco will be too warm for it, but in that small chance it's allowable, kind of concerned I haven't had a chance to practice in it. There is one guy at the gym who swims in his wet suit. He has to ask people to zip it up in the back for him. I kind of feel it would be awkward swimming in the pool with it on.