I went to the J to swim today. I swam Thursday (82˙) and Friday (80˙), and today the water was 78˙ = a big boo. To some (especially non-swimmers) this difference may sound negligible, but trust me, it is very noticeable. Especially being out of swimming shape, I get way too cold in 78˙ water. I tried 24 hour fitness this afternoon, which I thought would be perfect - it's got great hours, there was no one else swimming, and the water temperature was perfect. However, while I was swimming, 1 guy got in the water 2x after emerging, covered in sweat, from the sauna. EXTREMELY gross. Another guy did the same thing, but did stand under a water shower for about 10 seconds before getting in. It was especially gross because the pool is 3 lanes (small), and the water was salty. I couldn't tell if they didn't use chlorine, or if the saltiness was a result of these chaps' periodic dunking. Either way, I am not going back.
I don't want to get all the UV radiation swimming outside at the J, and I can't seem to get out of bed at 4:30 am to make it there when it opens so I can get back so Brad can go exercise, too. When he gets home, I am too tired and don't feel like swimming. I hate swimming in cold water, and at UT there is no where to park. Isn't this such a sad, luxury problem? Can anyone think of a good indoor pool somewhere near Lamar and 53rd St?
Lifetime fitness at 620 x Parmer has an indoor pool, but that is pretty damn far. Town Lake YMCA has one, but not very easy to get to. Brad and I talked about building a 25m lane in our driveway. Wouldn't that be awesome? We would also have to have a fence surrounding it to make it 4 feet by 26 yards. I also imagine a pool can't butt up to the road, so we might not make 25 meters.
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You mentioned YMCA in your post... there's one on Lamar, just north of Rundberg. They have a pool. Problem is, membership is $55/month and the don't have per-day, or drop-in rates.
I too am looking for an indoor pool option. I'm not as disturbed by the sauna->pool thing as you are. Of course the water is chlorinated. But Lifetime fitness is going to have expensive rates too... so I'm at a loss as well.
UT may have rates for the public to use their pools. There may be a community center somewhere with a pool. I won't deal with the sun.
the water at 24 hour fitness pools is not chlorinated. all of their pools are saline pools. the saltiness is an alternative to the chlorine. i personally prefer the saline pools - they are much nicer to the skin and hair.
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