Quote Originally Posted by Selkie View Post
Don't feel self conscious. I've found the pool, for the most part, to be the "no judgement zone," half-dressed people of all sizes/shapes/abilities who are focused primarily on getting their workouts in (or enjoying themselves).
I think this is SO true and it really amazed me at first. I think a big part of it (from my perception anyway) is that unlike at running or cycling events, in the pool, you absolutely cannot tell who is good and who is bad by what they look like. Good and bad swimmers come in all manner of shapes and sizes and I think that really takes away from the typical judgemental state that humans tend to sink into in athletic situations.

I find it incredibly comforting, actually! But that's just my own insecurities talking...