After work, I headed to FFC Lincoln Park on North Avenue for my swim. I stopped at the Gap along the way since I'm looking for some maxi-dresses for our trip to India next week. I ended up getting these two dresses before hitting the gym, while they aren't maxi-dresses, I think they'll do for this trip and other stuff too!
After that, I got ready for a pretty simple swim. There were a few people in the three lane pool, but they were just finishing up their swims. I waited a bit and then got a lane to myself since they can be shared, but they're somewhat narrow.
After about 15 minutes, I was the only one left and a dude was getting out of the pool. Nothing too odd about that, but after he got out, he stood in the open shower in the pool area for about 10 minutes. This was still okay with me since there were other people there, hanging out and enjoying the sunshine. What's great about that pool is it is on the top level with a few of the whole city and a lot of people let themselves relax there after their swims. Also, down the pool corridor towards the elevator, there are the steam and saunas that are shared/unisex at that FFC.
Anyway, after some time, the guy goes "away"... and a few minutes later when it's just me solo swimming laps in the pool, comes back for his 5 minute (prolonged!) shower. He then leaves again and does this several times. Maybe he's just going from sauna/steamroom to the shower, but it begins to freak me out being the only person in the pool and after several back and forth, I stop my swim and sneak out while he's in one of the steam or sauna rooms.
My gut had a scared and strange feeling so it seemed best to quit while I was ahead. I did about 1/2 the swim workout or 1600 yards. It felt good to swim after all the running and biking this weekend so I'm glad I got at least about 20-30 minutes in the pool.
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| This one is coming to India! |
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| I ended up returning this one |
After about 15 minutes, I was the only one left and a dude was getting out of the pool. Nothing too odd about that, but after he got out, he stood in the open shower in the pool area for about 10 minutes. This was still okay with me since there were other people there, hanging out and enjoying the sunshine. What's great about that pool is it is on the top level with a few of the whole city and a lot of people let themselves relax there after their swims. Also, down the pool corridor towards the elevator, there are the steam and saunas that are shared/unisex at that FFC.
Anyway, after some time, the guy goes "away"... and a few minutes later when it's just me solo swimming laps in the pool, comes back for his 5 minute (prolonged!) shower. He then leaves again and does this several times. Maybe he's just going from sauna/steamroom to the shower, but it begins to freak me out being the only person in the pool and after several back and forth, I stop my swim and sneak out while he's in one of the steam or sauna rooms.
My gut had a scared and strange feeling so it seemed best to quit while I was ahead. I did about 1/2 the swim workout or 1600 yards. It felt good to swim after all the running and biking this weekend so I'm glad I got at least about 20-30 minutes in the pool.
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