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:
When I was at the World meet this summer I saw very few people do this in the 200 meter backstroke on the 2nd and 3rd turns. For that matter on the 200 fly, I didn't see anybody go the maximum 15 meters on all three turns and I specifically watched for this.\
Frank, you should come to Colonies Zone meets. I missed his worlds race, but Michael Ross from New England Masters (he's 38 I believe) seems to be a BIG proponent of taking the max underwater. Only on the last 25 of his 200s does he seem to come up any earlier than the 15 meters. I used to be a big fan of backstroke, gave it up and am kinda getting back into it again, and have been secretly (until now) watching most of his races for tips. He's got an amazing stroke, is incredibly powerful underwater, and also seems like a nice guy.
When I was at the World meet this summer I saw very few people do this in the 200 meter backstroke on the 2nd and 3rd turns. For that matter on the 200 fly, I didn't see anybody go the maximum 15 meters on all three turns and I specifically watched for this.\
Frank, you should come to Colonies Zone meets. I missed his worlds race, but Michael Ross from New England Masters (he's 38 I believe) seems to be a BIG proponent of taking the max underwater. Only on the last 25 of his 200s does he seem to come up any earlier than the 15 meters. I used to be a big fan of backstroke, gave it up and am kinda getting back into it again, and have been secretly (until now) watching most of his races for tips. He's got an amazing stroke, is incredibly powerful underwater, and also seems like a nice guy.
