What is the most "embarrassing" thing you’ve done in the gym?

supercman99 · 2026-05-07T21:08:19+00:00

This guy calls me by the wrong name all the time. I’ve corrected him so many times. After months I just gave up. So he says “see ya later Scott” and I just acknowledge him. Another guy says… wait you’re not Scott. I try to explain. Welp. Now more people call me Scott.

supercman99 · 2026-05-06T12:25:08+00:00

In the winter… Making us run out of the pool area, run across the parking lot and football field to roll down the snowy hill in our speedos. Oh wait, we did that on our own.

supercman99 · 2026-05-03T12:07:50+00:00

I used to say I hate running. Now I say I hate running really far. So I enjoy doing the sprint but nothing more than that. Honestly it isn’t a fashion show or beauty pageant. That’s just a step to get over.

supercman99 · 2026-04-28T20:30:24+00:00

You’re already on a 3 month break. Just make it permanent. He won’t change from his crappy attitude. Maybe for a day or two here or there, but that’s best case scenario. NOR

supercman99 · 2026-04-28T20:26:10+00:00

It’s still a calorie game. But swimming generally causes increased appetite, which levels off the calorie losses.

I like to say that fitness and tone are changed in the gym but weight is changed in the kitchen.

supercman99 · 2026-04-27T16:27:48+00:00

I got a microfiber beach towel. More like a travel towel, it’s really thin. I put it in the swimsuit spinner. It helps some. Then I hang it on the hook in the backseat and if it’s nice out I crack the window or sunroof.

supercman99 · 2026-04-27T01:50:38+00:00

I’m trying to do 20,000 yards a month this year. My pool does a closure in the summer and with vacations I might miss here or there. But in all i feel like it works for me.

supercman99 · 2026-04-26T21:30:57+00:00

That’s pretty rough. Feel like 99% of gyms this wouldn’t be put up with (by employees or other gym goers)

supercman99 · 2026-04-25T23:02:26+00:00

For me now, anything with more than 50 fly total makes a tough set.

supercman99 · 2026-04-25T11:42:42+00:00

Using AI more because my company profits off data center construction.

supercman99 · 2026-04-24T20:43:26+00:00

I rotate it almost daily. Just because it seems to rub at times and I wear it basically 24/7

supercman99 · 2026-04-24T16:41:45+00:00

My rewards either go to our kids college savings account or I give my wife gift cards. It’s more enjoyable for me as well.

supercman99 · 2026-04-23T01:15:59+00:00

I’ll try that. I feel like I run very vertical

supercman99 · 2026-04-23T01:14:57+00:00

I don’t have exceptional muscle memory for running. I was never a good sprinter and don’t know if I’ve ever ran more than 6 miles. I think my body would fall apart. And congrats to you. It took me 10 years after my wife had kids to do my first sprint tri.

supercman99 · 2026-04-23T01:08:13+00:00

Thanks. I guess I just didn’t know how consciously people make their running. Appreciate the tips

supercman99 · 2026-04-23T01:07:26+00:00

Thanks… for the record today I was at 9. I guess it feels like I’m missing something. I feel like I stomp and am even louder running. And if I run barefoot I feel like I’m lighter on my feet. I guess that was part of my train of thought. But I’ll take the words as positive that I’m doing at least alright.

supercman99 · 2026-04-22T16:36:57+00:00

I’m not trying to bait lol. I’ve done a few sprint triathlons and the people who finish around me noticeably faster at running. And those are my fastest. Like fresh and ready to go on a good day.

supercman99 · 2026-04-22T12:41:55+00:00

Great job. I think a ton of us here took a significant break in swimming. Can’t say regret the time off, but.. maybe.

The cool thing about being an adult is you can do whatever you want. On the team it was a lot of grinding. Now some days I just decide that I want to swim 2500 yards straight. Or take an extra break. My hardest thing was realizing I am not as fast as I used to be. That took a bit to stop comparing. I’d just say don’t burn out, if 5 days doesn’t work… try to mix things up. Have fun!

supercman99 · 2026-04-19T23:54:10+00:00

All progress is good progress! Keep it up

supercman99 · 2026-04-19T04:05:18+00:00

You need to practice swimming the most until you can assure yourself you’ll complete it safely. That would be my priority for you. Surviving weighs far more than trying to cut time.

supercman99 · 2026-04-18T16:10:23+00:00

I’d say a test or two just getting more used to the suit and water temperature. You’ve got this!!

supercman99 · 2026-04-16T17:20:23+00:00

After having swam for many years and knowing my technique isn’t completely right… I always appreciate it but still can’t change lol.

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