Tricks of pool running

So, I'm now entering my fourth week of a pool running only existence, and third week of 80-90 "miles" in the pool -- roughly 13-14 hours per week.  That's a lot of time doing something that's pretty tedious, and I've learned some tricks to make it a bit easier.

• Waterproof Ipod Case.  This is essential.   I use my iPod Nano, and this case.   With this as my trusty pool-running partner, my "runs" become an opportunity to catch up on podcasts.  I'm particularly fond of This American Life, as well as running-related podcasts like Endurance Planet and some of the podcasts that Julie T has done (I've listened to the Houston Hopefuls podcast a few times).  I also crank up the music for my intervals, or catch up on the local radio news via the Nano's radio.
• Logs.   I've concocted a formula for converting pool running to land running, and I log my workouts as both time and mileage.  Yes, it's a white lie -- pool running ain't running.  But anything that keeps me motivated and feeling like I am progressing is a good thing.
• Multiple pools.  I'm fortunate that I have four different indoor pools within easy driving distance (heck, one is within air-cast hobbling distance).  I try not to run at the same pool more than 3 times in a row -- I find that a different set of walls to stare at can be amazingly refreshing.
• Friends.  Pool-running buddies are the best.  A 90 minute "run" with a friend goes by twice as fast as a 90 minute solo venture, iPod Nano or no.   Friends are so helpful that I will go a fair bit out of my way if it means I have company (and I'm normally a pretty solitary person, who has happily done 20 mile runs solo without music).
• Intervals.  Doing a workout that shifts between hard and easy segments is much easily, mentally, than a constant slog.  For this reason, I'll toss in occasional segments of high intensity into my longer "easy runs" -- it gives me something to simultaneously dread and look forward to.
• Form drills.  During my "easy runs", I add in segments of 5-10 minutes where I hold my arms in a loop in front of my body with hands clasped, or tuck my thumbs into the running belt (so I look like an underwater chicken).  It looks even stupider than normal pool running, but it forces me to engage my abs and push off with both legs equally, lest I start circling.  And mixing in these segments makes the times go faster.
• Other activity in the pool.  One pool has a synchronized swimming program for kids -- it's a real treat when this is going on, as I can watch how they train (it's a pretty demanding sport, from what I can see).  The one downside is that I'm getting really sick of the music they use for their routine, though probably not as sick of it as they are. 
• Vaseline.  Coated on one's face prior to pool entry.  Makes a huge difference in avoiding the sandpaper feel of one's face after a pool long run.