What's in your bag

In my Sun City Peachtree gym bag that stays in my locker until after my swim: Towel bra & underwear Team GAJA t-shirt and shorts I wear to the pool over my Speedo Endurance suit (Debbie, you're right; it's indestructable!) Addidas sandals I wear out to the pool Lotion & face moisturizer Shampoo & conditioner Razor Deoderant Combination lock Golf cart key and house key Club pass In my Aquasphere swim bag to take into the pool area: Microfiber towel (I use picked up a pack from Target from the automotive dept. They were much less expensive than swim towels and work great!) Tyr Petit Femme goggles Vaseline (to put around my eyes before I put my goggles on, to prevent leaking and irritation.) U.S. Masters swim cap Dive Slate (I write out my workout the night before, then add my times and stroke count during my sprint work, etc.) Waterproof digital watch Pull buoy (The cheap blue and white stripe one from Swim Outlet) Aquasphere webbed gloves (I use instead of paddles; easier on my shoulders.) 2 large reusable water bottles; both are filled and kept within reach A third bottle with a serving of dry (chocolate!) protein powder. I add the water on my way to the locker room, after my swim. My favorite item :): A list of tips for each of the strokes and turns (compliments of Allen Stark, Ande, and my part-time coach- thanks, guys!) that I review before each workout. The list is written on white carboard and kept in a ziploc bag.

Vaseline? Does that really work? Do your goggles have silicone gaskets? Yes, they do, and Vaseline works great. :agree: I read that tip in "Mastering Swimming". Not only does it keep my goggles from leaking; it helps keep the thin skin around my eyes from becoming dry and irritated. I also use Vaseline under the straps on my suit where it hits my clavicle. It keeps my suit from rubbing, especially when I'm practicing a lot of turns.

Vaseline (to put around my eyes before I put my goggles on, to prevent leaking and irritation.) Vaseline? Does that really work? Do your goggles have silicone gaskets?

Yes, they do, and Vaseline works great. :agree: I read that tip in "Mastering Swimming". Not only does it keep my goggles from leaking; it helps keep the thin skin around my eyes from becoming dry and irritated. I also use Vaseline under the straps on my suit where it hits my clavicle. It keeps my suit from rubbing, especially when I'm practicing a lot of turns. ...and nobody likes a a sore clavicle... ;)