One of my earplugs popped out this morning. Couldn't see where. Never found it.
I am still not used to water going in and out of my ear when I breathe. It was weird trying to breathe on my left side because I'd feel the cold water on my eardrum (I am guessing) and it would really distract me. I know that I probably need to try to get used to this...but I didn't want to struggle throughout my workout today...so I decided to only breathe on the right side and keep going. On occasion I tried the left side again but the feeling just wasn't conducive to focusing on the other 52 things I am trying to learn.
Other than "just do it" can anyone offer any words of wisdom on how to get used to swimming without nose or ear plugs?
It's not that water bothers me. I've done scuba and I am perfectly comfortable in water. Something weird happens when you rotate your head to breathe in freestyle and I can't quite put my finger on it. I opted for plugging everything up so that I can focus on learning at this stage.
Thanks.
My dog taught me. Seems to work for him.
Agree w/ Knelson - a swimcap somehow changes the dynamics of water getting in the ears. Doesn't keep it all out but seems to help some. Problem is that in our 86 degree pool, there's only so long I can keep the thing on.
I don't get ear infections so I don't worry about it so much. But if you are prone to them, its probably best to just plug them up. Not worth a busted eardrum.
:D
I have never gotten an ear infection, perhaps because of the homemade drops I use(???) 86 degree water- uggghhhh. You have my sympathies and a :bighug:. Soon after I return from my trip, our community's outdoor pool will be closing and the indoor pool will get cranked back up to 85. That's when I :bolt:on the days I focus on sprints and head over to the Bugatorium! :agree:
My dog taught me. Seems to work for him.
Agree w/ Knelson - a swimcap somehow changes the dynamics of water getting in the ears. Doesn't keep it all out but seems to help some. Problem is that in our 86 degree pool, there's only so long I can keep the thing on.
I don't get ear infections so I don't worry about it so much. But if you are prone to them, its probably best to just plug them up. Not worth a busted eardrum.
:D
I have never gotten an ear infection, perhaps because of the homemade drops I use(???) 86 degree water- uggghhhh. You have my sympathies and a :bighug:. Soon after I return from my trip, our community's outdoor pool will be closing and the indoor pool will get cranked back up to 85. That's when I :bolt:on the days I focus on sprints and head over to the Bugatorium! :agree:
