I'm in my 40s, started swimming a month ago after being out of the pool for 20 years. I grew up in a swimming pool (well not LITERALLY but you know what I mean) and have always used a rubber nose clip.
I endured teasing and being called 'Rubber Nose' but all I know is it kept me from sputering and getting water up my nose.
At this point, I know I have to learn to swim without one to make my breathing really count. Just being able to breathe through my mouth isn't enough. I'm swimming longer and longer distances now, not stopping between laps to rest every lap, and getting enough air is getting more critical. Especially if I am doing freestyle.
Problem is, I have never had whatever reflex you're supposed to have to keep the water out. I even have trouble in the shower sometimes.
Anyone have any advice for me? :confused:
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Well, I tried to just put my head in the other day w/ out my rubber device and it took concentration. My sister who has been a Masters swimmer for over 30 years swam with a nose plug for several years, then decided that was it, she didn't want to use it anymore - for the same reasons - so we can get more air. She told me it took a while so to not be too hard on myself.
So I'll keep on it.
I just started implementing turns in my swimming; that'll be an added challenge, I know, although I like the idea of tucking the chin way in.
Marian
:confused:
Well, I tried to just put my head in the other day w/ out my rubber device and it took concentration. My sister who has been a Masters swimmer for over 30 years swam with a nose plug for several years, then decided that was it, she didn't want to use it anymore - for the same reasons - so we can get more air. She told me it took a while so to not be too hard on myself.
So I'll keep on it.
I just started implementing turns in my swimming; that'll be an added challenge, I know, although I like the idea of tucking the chin way in.
Marian
:confused:
