To most NARPS -- Non-Athletic Regular People -- October means pumpkin-spiced lattes and football tailgates. While swimmers enjoy those as well, the month has a more special meaning.

Most college swimmers are familiar with October's more affectionate name -- Rocktober.

So, to commemorate the beginning of the best and worst month of the season we thought we would share some examples via Instagram of teams across the country embracing the suck of fall training.

Enjoy.

Auburn | 100-Pound Med Ball Runs

You better get out of my face right now.

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NC State | Underwaters & Fly Kick

No thanks, I like breathing.

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Indiana | Organized Chaos

Jumping rope barefoot? I'll pass.

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Virginia | Med Ball Core Work

Maybe if I let this med ball hit me in the face I can go home.

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TCU | Horned Frog Relays

No idea what's going on here, but it looks like it hurts.

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Arizona State | Stadium Runs

Come on coach, this isn't "Friday Night Lights."

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Kentucky | Weight Room Testing

The adrenaline and testosterone is overwhelming.

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Ohio State | Sled Pushes

One. More. Step... and I'm down.

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Texas | Eddie Reese Getting Swole

Even coaches have to stay fit, too.

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Stanford | What It's All About

At the end of the day, all of the work you put in isn't for you -- it's for the TEAM.

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