Human Ice Cube

**Tri Girl** · 12-23-2009, 10:15 AM

I agree you're tough. Our gym pool is "heated" but sometimes it's not as heated as others. When it's really cold I go swim laps in the therapy pool (MUCH warmer- almost too warm- but only 10 yards across). I'm a major cold water wimp.
Good for you!!!! Hope you're all toasty now!

**katluvr** · 12-23-2009, 10:22 AM

Ok, I just think you are a bit crazy!

Then again, aren't we all a bit crazy to do what we do! Brrrrrrr major cold water/weather whimp here!

**GLC1968** · 12-23-2009, 10:32 AM

I think that if I had known there was no hot water before I jumped in the pool, I would have opted out. Knowing that you didn't know that, I don't think you are QUITE as crazy as you sound.

Good for you though - I hope that at least the heat worked in your car?

**Susan Otcenas** · 12-23-2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Tri Girl

Our gym pool is "heated" but sometimes it's not as heated as others.

We had a cold snap here in Oregon 2 weeks ago, and the pool got noticeably cooler. Regardless of the temperature, though, the first dunk under when I get in is always the hardest.

I have to just take deep breath and force myself.

Mickchick - way to persevere! Hope your office chair is under a nice cozy heater vent!

**Zen** · 12-23-2009, 04:15 PM

When it's cold at my gym I get dressed in the sauna

**Selkie** · 12-24-2009, 12:31 AM

I readily admit to being a bit crazy and my stubborn Irish nature makes me determined to tough it out! Having missed a couple swims because of the snow, I wanted to get time in the pool this week, particularly since it's closed tomorrow.

It wasn't crowded, but I think that might have been the result of folks being away for the holiday or unwilling to come out on the still iffy/icy roads.

Usually, the water's not that bad and the showers have a good supply of hot water. I think the power might have gone out on Tuesday night or something. I have my fingers crossed that it's warm today because I'm on leave and planning a longer swim.

**rocknrollgirl** · 12-24-2009, 03:08 AM

This happens at my pool all winter long, so I feel your pain. They put the plumbing on the outside wall of the building and the pipes freeze all winter. Viola...no hot water. It is awful.

**Tri Girl** · 12-24-2009, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by rocknrollgirl

They put the plumbing on the outside wall of the building and the pipes freeze all winter.

Wow- what a great decision. Makes you wonder...

**Selkie** · 12-24-2009, 07:02 AM

They did that in NEW JERSEY??!! They are used to cold winters there. Must have been the low bidder who won that plumbing contract, sheesh. You should invest in a wet suit or a rash guard top.

Turns out that there was a power outage from the snow storm on Monday but for some reason, the system erroneously "recycled" Tuesday night, shutting the power off in the building. This is a brand new facility, completed in July. I guess we were lucky that it was back on by 5:15, when the pool opened.

The good news: it was toasty warm on the deck and in the shower today. I took a steaming hot shower after my swim..... The pool water wasn't quite as warm as usual but it was bearable. I got in a 90 minute swim.

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