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:
Also, when you raced backstroke with the nose clip, what race distance did you swim that allowed you to have the 4 to 5 yard advantage over swimming with non nose clips?
I recall I read here on the forums that you said you got disqualified at the 2004 LC Nationals doing the 50 back in a relay for going beyond the 15 meter mark on your breakout at the begining of the race.
Skip, your memory/recall never ceases to amaze me.
Yes, I was DQ’ed for exceeding 15 meters in a relay at Savannah, and this was without my nose clip.
And while I don’t frequently race backstroke, I will throw a 200 back in every now and then. As for adding 4-5 meters, this is in the 200 back where without a nose clip I’m usually up just past the flags on the back half, and with one on I will go nearly half a length (SCY).
Also, when you raced backstroke with the nose clip, what race distance did you swim that allowed you to have the 4 to 5 yard advantage over swimming with non nose clips?
I recall I read here on the forums that you said you got disqualified at the 2004 LC Nationals doing the 50 back in a relay for going beyond the 15 meter mark on your breakout at the begining of the race.
Skip, your memory/recall never ceases to amaze me.
Yes, I was DQ’ed for exceeding 15 meters in a relay at Savannah, and this was without my nose clip.
And while I don’t frequently race backstroke, I will throw a 200 back in every now and then. As for adding 4-5 meters, this is in the 200 back where without a nose clip I’m usually up just past the flags on the back half, and with one on I will go nearly half a length (SCY).
