Comments on: 9 ways to count laps while swimming http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html Coaching and Training From a New England Perspective Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:31:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John V http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-51204 John V Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:05 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-51204 My pool lane floats are very close together so i use a bread bag twist tie and pinch it onto the float. It stays nicely, drops to bottom If it comes loose and is easily/cheaply replaced if lost. My pool lane floats are very close together so i use a bread bag twist tie and pinch it onto the float. It stays nicely, drops to bottom If it comes loose and is easily/cheaply replaced if lost.

]]> By: Irene http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-47504 Irene Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:55:10 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-47504 I use my flip flops. I start out with both shoes right way up, when I do a lap and return to the shoes, I flip one over. Next lap I flip the next one, next lap, flip one back upright one more lap and they are both back upright. Then I set my water bottle to the other side of the shoes and altogether is 10 lengths. Then repeat. I use my flip flops. I start out with both shoes right way up, when I do a lap and return to the shoes, I flip one over. Next lap I flip the next one, next lap, flip one back upright one more lap and they are both back upright. Then I set my water bottle to the other side of the shoes and altogether is 10 lengths. Then repeat.

]]> By: Kelly http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-44281 Kelly Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:42:43 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-44281 I use a SportCount timer. It's waterproof and is adjustable and comfortable, and tapping the button (there's only one) makes it so I don't have to think about my number and can relax and enjoy my training. I use a SportCount timer. It’s waterproof and is adjustable and comfortable, and tapping the button (there’s only one) makes it so I don’t have to think about my number and can relax and enjoy my training.

]]> By: Debbie http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-42634 Debbie Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:24:39 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-42634 Great hints. I have been using a knitting counter that you put on the end of knitting needles to keep track of the rows. I've put some string through it and attatched it to a small swim bag I keep by the pool. Great hints. I have been using a knitting counter that you put on the end of knitting needles to keep track of the rows. I’ve put some string through it and attatched it to a small swim bag I keep by the pool.

]]> By: Wendy http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-42326 Wendy Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:13:56 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-42326 I prefer to track time but have considered counting laps in case I decide to do a triathalon. My thought was to take a handful of pennies and move one into a pile every time I complete a lap but the lane divider method may work as well. I prefer to track time but have considered counting laps in case I decide to do a triathalon. My thought was to take a handful of pennies and move one into a pile every time I complete a lap but the lane divider method may work as well.

]]> By: Mike http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-42015 Mike Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:49:49 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-42015 Thanks for the tips. I use a small block of wood with the numbers 1 through 6 on the sides - like a die. I start with the block on the number 6. When I complete the first 5 laps (I do laps not lengths), I turn it to the #1. When I finish the next 5, I turn it to 2 - and so on. That way I only have to count to 5. Thanks for the tips. I use a small block of wood with the numbers 1 through 6 on the sides – like a die. I start with the block on the number 6. When I complete the first 5 laps (I do laps not lengths), I turn it to the #1. When I finish the next 5, I turn it to 2 – and so on. That way I only have to count to 5.

]]> By: Mark http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-41779 Mark Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:03:35 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-41779 Tips for counting lengths can also be found here: Tips for counting lengths can also be found here:

]]> By: AnGeliK http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-41528 AnGeliK Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:36:03 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-41528 Thanks a lot! posts like yours help novices like me! I'll use the buoys method. Thanks a lot! posts like yours help novices like me! I’ll use the buoys method.

]]> By: This Week Last Year: Swimming @ Run to Win http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-41150 This Week Last Year: Swimming @ Run to Win Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:15:07 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-41150 [...] offered 9 methods for counting laps in the pool. I usually use the buoys on the lane [...] [...] offered 9 methods for counting laps in the pool. I usually use the buoys on the lane [...]

]]> By: WannaBe5Ker http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-35725 WannaBe5Ker Sat, 28 Apr 2007 02:35:52 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-35725 Cool post, great ideas. I had a similar problem at the track remembering how many laps (or miles, in longer training runs) I had gone. I started playing with the lane numbers: I start out the first lap of each mile in Lane 4, next lap Lane 3, next lap Lane 2, final lap of the mile in Lane 1. At the beginning of the next mile I get back into Lane 4 again. If I am running more than, say, 3 miles and there are not a lot of people at the track, I still start out in Lane 4, moving in a lane with each lap; back at lane 4 at the start of each mile; but I run counter clockwise the first mile, clockwise the second mile, and alternate. I hope it's ok I shared a track lap-counting trick in your swim-lap counting post...I'm just excited to even HAVE a trick as a newbie:-) Cool post, great ideas. I had a similar problem at the track remembering how many laps (or miles, in longer training runs) I had gone. I started playing with the lane numbers: I start out the first lap of each mile in Lane 4, next lap Lane 3, next lap Lane 2, final lap of the mile in Lane 1. At the beginning of the next mile I get back into Lane 4 again.

If I am running more than, say, 3 miles and there are not a lot of people at the track, I still start out in Lane 4, moving in a lane with each lap; back at lane 4 at the start of each mile; but I run counter clockwise the first mile, clockwise the second mile, and alternate.

I hope it’s ok I shared a track lap-counting trick in your swim-lap counting post…I’m just excited to even HAVE a trick as a newbie:-)

]]> By: Wes http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html/comment-page-1#comment-35688 Wes Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:25:39 +0000 http://news.runtowin.com/2007/04/27/9-ways-to-count-laps-while-swimming.html#comment-35688 I basically use the length of the pool method. It does help to remember if I am on an odd or even lap. Once I get to within 12 or so laps of my finish, I start counting down instead of up. Only 11 more lengths to go. Keeps me motivated :-) I basically use the length of the pool method. It does help to remember if I am on an odd or even lap. Once I get to within 12 or so laps of my finish, I start counting down instead of up. Only 11 more lengths to go. Keeps me motivated :-)

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