10X off the blocks this AM at the end of Masters Practice.
30% = goggles came off
40% = goggles stayed on but filled with water
30% = goggles stayed on and didn’t get water in them
100% = annoyed coach Paul on deck
Some say annoyingly stubborn…I say persistent, diligent and relentless!
The final 3 dives were fantabulous and came after a tiny tiny tip from one of my lane mates to look at the chest of my swimsuit before I hit the water. It made all the difference.
There is such a thing as over thinking this. I think I’ve hit that, and come out the other side. Still taking bets…2 more days until I JUMP!
Just keep hitting the water. I am sure you will get it down!
What time is your swim Friday? I have a cow bell that has been really sad this winter as she has been stuck in the closet and hasn’t been to a race…
I think she could make her season debut on the deck of the DU pool.
I always just tighten my goggles a bit for swim meets when I have to dive in, just to keep them snug and on. Then loosen back up for workouts. good luck with them!
I wish I had advice for you, but it sounds like you’ve got it! This goggle thing was always the most stressful part of swimming for me
in my limited experience, I found clamping the biceps to the side of the head/goggles in the dive, was quite effective..
Hey Sonja, to follow up on the comment you left on my blog, can you shoot me your email address? I will write you with a few questions about your swimming gurus.
By the way, nice job on your Moab run. I cannot even imagine what it feels like to run 100 miles.
-Evan
Goggles drive me crazy, especially diving in. I like the bicep idea Doug K has, I am going to give it a go. Good luck!
Hey Sonja, to follow up on the comment you left on my blog, can you shoot me your email address? I will write you with a few questions about your swimming gurus.
By the way, nice job on your Moab run. I cannot even imagine what it feels like to run 100 miles.
-Evan
I wish I had advice for you, but it sounds like you’ve got it! This goggle thing was always the most stressful part of swimming for me
What time is your swim Friday? I have a cow bell that has been really sad this winter as she has been stuck in the closet and hasn’t been to a race…
I think she could make her season debut on the deck of the DU pool.
I wish I had advice for you, but it sounds like you’ve got it! This goggle thing was always the most stressful part of swimming for me