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By Grace Hoffmann, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

I believe that life as told by a female swimmer varies a lot from the male swimmer’s story. From having to explain to school friends why your hair is always thrown up in a ponytail, to those broad “swimmer shoulders” that everyone comments on, it is very easy for a female swimmer to blame a good amount of their daily problems on swimming.<\/p>\n

My\u00a0teammates and friends have been swimming for a long time. These girls have made swimming one of the biggest parts of their life.\u00a0For better or worse, they chose swimming and all the idiosyncrasies and comments that come with it.<\/p>\n

1. “You\u00a0have big shoulders.”<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Lillian Scott<\/p><\/div>\n

I laugh the most when I hear this. How does one respond when told this? Thank you? I think girls should take it as a compliment. I’m glad that someone is noticing the hard work we’ve been doing, in and out of the pool. Yes, being a girl with ‘big’ shoulders does mean that clothes fit differently. But, that does not mean that clothes do not fit. They still do, it may just take you a little longer to find the right size or the right store.<\/p>\n

2. “Your hair is changing colors.”<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Annie Grevers<\/p><\/div>\n

Swim caps can kill hair. Chlorine and hair salons must have a secret agreement. I find the effect that swimming has on hair to be one of the biggest annoyances. Does a swimmer girl like when her hair freezes? No. Is green hair optimal? No. Also, do you think that bobby-pinning little strands of hair that are cut off by a swim cap is fun? No! Lastly, using a hair dryer takes time. Putting hair over sleep should be illegal. It’s time for the swimmer bun to be the new hair fad.<\/p>\n

3. “You need to shave.”<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Mary McDevitt<\/p><\/div>\n

No shaving in-season is really a blessing in disguise. Tights are a nice addition to your winter dance dress. When the big meet comes you will thank yourself for sticking to the taper plan, not shaving included. Yes, non-swimmers may find it very disgusting. Don’t listen to them.<\/p>\n

4. “You are never around.”<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Kalina DiMarco<\/p><\/div>\n

Training 20 plus hours a week, sleeping, and doing homework on top of that, it’s hard to find time for friends outside of the pool. It’s hard to be a swimmer girl. Finding friends who understand swimming and the time commitment is challenging. The good friends will know that you’re not making up excuses for why you can not hang out. Trust me.<\/p>\n

Sometimes those who are the most successful have to sacrifice the most. Whether the sacrifice is big or small, it can be hard to come to terms with it. As petty as it may sound, after a tough swim practice in the winter time, I dread walking outside and my hair freezing (even with a parka\/hat on). The life of a swimmer girl is an interesting one. Know you’re not alone– there’s a whole world of female swimmers growing their leg hair out with you. Some days, you just have to embrace it.<\/p>\n

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