I have finally learned the concept that no matter how I move in the water - it will support me. I know how to float both on my back and stomach. I'm at the stage whereas I am just getting myself to be comfortable in deeper water. Now, yesterday as I was floating on my back some water got into my nose and I was wondering why. When I submerge my face in the water for minutes at the time no water ever got in my nose. Are nose clips only used for the back crawl or something? Do you need them when you're doing things that does not require you to be on your back?
Hi Beamused -
I am gonna do the counter point arguement in favor of nose clips.
I did not wear them for many years until sinus irritation forced me to use them about 18 years ago (I am 49). Like many others I avoided nose clips like the plague.
Once I got used to breathing only through my mouth, I found my practices and racing improved dramatically. I had to breathe better and more completely which elevated my distance swimming. It obviously helped my backstroke alot without having to worry about leaking air out my nose.
I would give it a try. In my opinion, it is one of the best kept secrets in swimming that more coaches should encourage their swimmers to try.
Paul Windrath
Hi Beamused -
I am gonna do the counter point arguement in favor of nose clips.
I did not wear them for many years until sinus irritation forced me to use them about 18 years ago (I am 49). Like many others I avoided nose clips like the plague.
Once I got used to breathing only through my mouth, I found my practices and racing improved dramatically. I had to breathe better and more completely which elevated my distance swimming. It obviously helped my backstroke alot without having to worry about leaking air out my nose.
I would give it a try. In my opinion, it is one of the best kept secrets in swimming that more coaches should encourage their swimmers to try.
Paul Windrath
