The Unexpected Wake

So far swimming in a pool has been a relatively controlled environment, unlike open water where there are so many variables such as climate, current, critters and human activity.

Yesterday I was in the middle lane doing my lap(s) when all of a sudden I was pushed over to the side by a current.  I peeked up and the guy in the next lane was doing the butterfly stroke quite vigorously.  He was a big guy too with a Michael Phelps kind of wing span.  I'm 5 ft 2 inch so was tossed around like a buoy.

I'm still working on my form so I can swim in a straight line so was kind of wobbly from this current thingy.  Then I realized that this is real life !  All kinds of things can happen when swimming.  It's not always going to be a quiet pool with still waters and predictable outcomes.

After a while I got my balance back and stabilized my position.   Actually, I just waited for him to get out of the way !