I've merged these two threads because they are basically the same topic. Please respond here rather than starting multiple threads.

I have no idea how you can swim laps in a 26' long pool. I've tried swimming laps in a 33' long oval and found it didn't work. IMHO, 40' is the minimum length for a lap pool, unless you get one with a current you swim against. I believe Splash brand pools makes an 8'x40' long above ground lap pool. FantaSea used to make a 12'x40' lap pool, but they don't sell pools anymore, just parts.