Talking about starts - how do you keep your goggles on, I seem to have a problem with that - not that I lose them completely, but they move just enough to get filled with water ...
Easiest for myself is 2 tension levels for the straps. A somewhat slack or loose level for working out and a significantly tighter one for racing.
When starting, just prior to entry into the water, tuck the chin a bit and leave the head down (somewhat). Raising the head too soon may result in filling with water or removing the goggles completely (or worse - just enuf to cover your mouth!). For me, since I don't tend to enter a lot of "sprint" races, this method works far and away, the majority of the time.
Perhaps a sprinter will chime in with their method(s).
Jim
Talking about starts - how do you keep your goggles on, I seem to have a problem with that - not that I lose them completely, but they move just enough to get filled with water ...
Easiest for myself is 2 tension levels for the straps. A somewhat slack or loose level for working out and a significantly tighter one for racing.
When starting, just prior to entry into the water, tuck the chin a bit and leave the head down (somewhat). Raising the head too soon may result in filling with water or removing the goggles completely (or worse - just enuf to cover your mouth!). For me, since I don't tend to enter a lot of "sprint" races, this method works far and away, the majority of the time.
Perhaps a sprinter will chime in with their method(s).
Jim
