Is it possible to compete with a nose clip on?
Due to some sinus problems (so the doc thinks) I need to swim with a nose clip which is ok if I swim just for me, but a couple weeks ago our coach mentioned something about a some competition in the summer...... I feel so stupid wearing this thing on my nose..... Am I the only one? If there a better way to fix my sinus problem? Can it be related to the pool water or am I just making it up? :frustrated:
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My college coach requires that all our backstrokers wear nose clips in practice and strongly suggests they use them at meets as well. (and about half do!). I wear a nose clip when I am swimming with a swim snorkel. Lots of people do it:-D!
I, too, want to know why a coach would require a nose clip for backstroke, that makes no sense to me. It surely has nothing to do with speed or technique. I need to inhale and exhale out of both my nose and mouth because I can take in more and release more. So even if people are doing it, why?
Donna
My college coach requires that all our backstrokers wear nose clips in practice and strongly suggests they use them at meets as well. (and about half do!). I wear a nose clip when I am swimming with a swim snorkel. Lots of people do it:-D!
I, too, want to know why a coach would require a nose clip for backstroke, that makes no sense to me. It surely has nothing to do with speed or technique. I need to inhale and exhale out of both my nose and mouth because I can take in more and release more. So even if people are doing it, why?
Donna
