I have noticed Olympians and also at meets I have been at over the last six weeks that people are getting their suit wet before they race. I have always recommended that you do not dive in the water with a wet swim suit. Many suits are made of closely knit material and are water proof. Water droplets can not pass through these suits.
I have been telling swimmers not to wet the suit before they race. The reports back to me is that they are faster wearing a completely dry swim suit before they enter the water. Comments please.
The ritual I don't get is people who put some of the pool water in their mouth and then spit it out. WTF?What, you expect us to swallow that nasty pool water?
I believe the act of water spouting is an offshoot of ancient sport of Kudu dung spitting.
From How to Spit with Style www.vinquire.com/.../
“Before you go to an event where you will be spitting…, it is best to practice the art with … some water, and a large sink. The shower is another great place to practice. However, regardless of your spitting skills, everyone (even the pros) will occasionally dribble a little on their chin or shirt. It's best to bring a few tissues with you should that happen.”
The ritual I don't get is people who put some of the pool water in their mouth and then spit it out. WTF?What, you expect us to swallow that nasty pool water?
I believe the act of water spouting is an offshoot of ancient sport of Kudu dung spitting.
From How to Spit with Style www.vinquire.com/.../
“Before you go to an event where you will be spitting…, it is best to practice the art with … some water, and a large sink. The shower is another great place to practice. However, regardless of your spitting skills, everyone (even the pros) will occasionally dribble a little on their chin or shirt. It's best to bring a few tissues with you should that happen.”
