I'm used to close my eyes, but wonder if in open water I should open my eyes to watch for anything harmful or interesting (jellyfish etc). Of course I wear goggles/mask.
Thanks for taking the poll :)
Almost always open, but sometimes when I push off a turn on a long set or interval (400 or 500) I'll close my eyes, usually to calm myself or gain a little focus. Unfortunately, I usually end up either hitting or just missing the lanelines (I never do this if I'm sharing a lane). I used to do it more in the outside pool in the early mornings - it was actually very peaceful - but between shoulder cuts, jammed fingers and the beating my watch took I've stopped. Just a bad habit.
Almost always open, but sometimes when I push off a turn on a long set or interval (400 or 500) I'll close my eyes, usually to calm myself or gain a little focus. Unfortunately, I usually end up either hitting or just missing the lanelines (I never do this if I'm sharing a lane). I used to do it more in the outside pool in the early mornings - it was actually very peaceful - but between shoulder cuts, jammed fingers and the beating my watch took I've stopped. Just a bad habit.
