Quick Intro and goggle question

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Hello to everyone, This is my first post on this board so here's a quick intro before my question. Stats: Male/33/6'/175lbs/Toronto, ON area. I am new to Masters swimming/training, (4 months) but not new to the water. Lifeguard, SCUBA/freediver, more at home in the water than out, should have been a swimmer but somehow got involved with bodybuilding - the last sport on Earth I have genetics for, but I did 16 years in the gym when I shoulda been in the pool. Now I have found Masters - better late than never. I have been swimming for about 4 months now and LOVE it! I was made for this sport in every way, shape, and form. My first question is pretty basic, concerning goggles. I have Speedo AirSeal's and they are great - however they leave marks around my eyes for up to 6+ hours after swimming. I look ridiculous. If I loosen them they leak, especially pushing off the wall, ie: *** pullout. Any ideas/tips/suggestions?? Should I shop around for a different pair? They seem to fit/work fine except for the marks. Is this just part of the sport? (No one else seems to have marks as crazy as mine though...) Glad to be a part of this forum and Masters Swimming. I know little about swimming (but learning very fast) and my forte is weight training and nutrition if anyone has questions about those areas. I found the recent thread about slimming down to swim faster very interesting. I plan to keep hitting the weights 3X/week and even compete in fitness modeling as I jump into Masters swimming, but do not plan to add any more muscle, unless the swim training adds some. I don't think it will. Planning to learn as much about swimming as I do about weight training & bodybuilding. This is my sport! Swim Fast! ~Todd www.outpost31.com/.../thing.html
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  • Here's my :2cents: about the goggles: I use the speedo "sprint" version and they seem to fit my face pretty good. I like them because they're cheap. They leave a slight ring around my right eye but it goes away after about 20 minutes. Definitely try different types as everyone's face is unique. Good luck. :banana:
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  • Here's my :2cents: about the goggles: I use the speedo "sprint" version and they seem to fit my face pretty good. I like them because they're cheap. They leave a slight ring around my right eye but it goes away after about 20 minutes. Definitely try different types as everyone's face is unique. Good luck. :banana:
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