Swimmers - tracking laps?

I know of some people who use stones or buttons.  I just count to myself - all the way down and back during the lap.  It's really funny when I explain out loud, but seriously, I go "One, we're on lap 1.  One. One."  I talk to myself all the way up and back.  I've never lost count during a race either, so it works for me.  I just have to force myself to concentrate on it the whole time.

Linn 

funny... this is exactly what i do.

I count like this:

half, one, one and a half, two, two and a half, etc... nothing fancy, it works for me...

hit lap button on watch every 100

There is also a swim lap counter.
http://www.atafa.com/sports/products/SPORT_COUNT_LAP_COUNTER _Accessories_Sporting_Goods-101322.html

I wanted one for Christmas, but Santa didn't get my letter.  It fits on your finger like a ring.
They have several different models some with timers, some that work just like a counter.

Scott

I hit the lap button on my 310XT every time I come back to the side I start with.

I just started lap swimming again this week. I've been going to the gym every other day and doing 20 minutes on the bike or treadmill, then about 20-25 minutes on the weight machines. I have about 30 lbs. more to lose and have hit a wall, big time, for the last 4-5 months. Sooo...I figured on my off days from the gym I'd lap swim and hope that gives me a jump start. I don't really count laps, I just try to keep going steadily for 20-30 minutes. My first day I made it about 15 minutes. It's going to take a while to build my endurance back up, I can see that! I plan to get to the point where I can crawl and breast stroke for 45 minutes without stopping.

Jenny