How do I keep my otherwise well-fitted goggles in place when I hit the water off the starting block, BESIDES making them tighter? I never used them in high school meets, because of the same problem. But, I really DO want to use them now in my first Masters swim meet...
Problem: I have a narrow face and bone structure that makes goggles very difficult to fit. Trying them on the same way I do a mask (making sure there is good suction w/o the strap on), I finally found the last pair to fit, after trying every single model on at ***'s Sporting Goods. I ended up with an Aqua Sphere that I like that doesn't leak water and stays in place comfortably when I swim. BUT, even when I tighten up the strap, it still slips when I hit the water off the blocks, even while wearing a cap. I am trying to get my arms and head in the correct position, but I am still not sure what I am doing wrong. (I've been watching You Tube videos, since I am swimming most of the time on my own, because I am located too far from the closest Masters team.)
Any advice would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Elaine
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Tightness doesn't help that much. Practice you starts, tucking your chin, keeping the head down, and a clean entry...that pretty much should cure it. Being a distance swimmer in my "real" competitive years I always wore fairly loose googles due to the distance I was swimming and never had an issue. It just takes some practice.
I have more of an issue now because I shave my head and there isn't much for the straps to hang on to. I also don't get to practice starts either because I train alone during "free swim" times. They require me to have a coach on deck. However I did find an older lifeguard (retired school teacher) that lets me when he's head guard.
Tightness doesn't help that much. Practice you starts, tucking your chin, keeping the head down, and a clean entry...that pretty much should cure it. Being a distance swimmer in my "real" competitive years I always wore fairly loose googles due to the distance I was swimming and never had an issue. It just takes some practice.
I have more of an issue now because I shave my head and there isn't much for the straps to hang on to. I also don't get to practice starts either because I train alone during "free swim" times. They require me to have a coach on deck. However I did find an older lifeguard (retired school teacher) that lets me when he's head guard.
