Swim Wisdom is a thread dedicated to the little bits of wisdom we accumulate in swimming. It's not about swimming faster it's about living better & smarter. share Practical stuff Like:
I've noticed my Teva Mush flip flops smell awful when they are slightly wet & I leave them in my car. So I leave them outside my car on the window under my windshield wiper blades, they dry faster, don't stink up my car & so far they haven't been stolen. Done this with towels & suits too
dry rubber tech suits inside out
keep your goggles inside a case when you're not using them & they won't get as scratched up
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If you are a solo swimmer like me, you need to hit the pool with a pre-planned workout and keep track of the results. I picked up a dive slate for less than $10 at www.scuba.com . I use toothpaste (paste; not gel), followed by a damp paper towel to clean it off after I have logged my workout in my F.L.O.G.
Before I put on my goggles and start my workout, I apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) around my eyes to help protect the skin and make the goggles seal better.
After I rinse my cap and it is dry, I sprinkle talcum powder in it to help it last longer.
I use inexpensive microfiber cloths purchased in the automotive dept. at Target, instead of using expensive "swim towels". I bring a small one to the pool every day to wipe down my gear after I have rinsed it with fresh water, so I can save my big towel for me. At meets, I bring several for after warm-ups and after warm-downs, so I can save my big towel for after my shower at the end of the day.
Finally, I ALWAYS make sure to have a couple of water bottles filled and next to my gear at the edge of the pool. Then, I USE them! Staying hydrated during a swim is a must for this heat intolerant swimmer, especially in our community's indoor pool (surrounded by large glass windows) that is topping 86+ degrees at the moment (air temp. is hitting 90 on some days and the humidity is ridiculous!). So much for window tinting; we need AIR CONDITIONING!
If you are a solo swimmer like me, you need to hit the pool with a pre-planned workout and keep track of the results. I picked up a dive slate for less than $10 at www.scuba.com . I use toothpaste (paste; not gel), followed by a damp paper towel to clean it off after I have logged my workout in my F.L.O.G.
Before I put on my goggles and start my workout, I apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) around my eyes to help protect the skin and make the goggles seal better.
After I rinse my cap and it is dry, I sprinkle talcum powder in it to help it last longer.
I use inexpensive microfiber cloths purchased in the automotive dept. at Target, instead of using expensive "swim towels". I bring a small one to the pool every day to wipe down my gear after I have rinsed it with fresh water, so I can save my big towel for me. At meets, I bring several for after warm-ups and after warm-downs, so I can save my big towel for after my shower at the end of the day.
Finally, I ALWAYS make sure to have a couple of water bottles filled and next to my gear at the edge of the pool. Then, I USE them! Staying hydrated during a swim is a must for this heat intolerant swimmer, especially in our community's indoor pool (surrounded by large glass windows) that is topping 86+ degrees at the moment (air temp. is hitting 90 on some days and the humidity is ridiculous!). So much for window tinting; we need AIR CONDITIONING!
