Got my first chance ever to practice starts off a block this morning. Are the goggles supposed to hang freely from my neck as a result? I tightened, I tucked, I squeezed with my arms. Short of super glue, how do I keep my goggles in place?
While I'm at it, any other general tips for learning starts? No track blocks, but is a track start still fastest?
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I can't imagine putting vaseline around my eyes.
I think the Racetech is more oriented to practice than racing, despite the name.
If you want to stay with Tyr, you might try the Tracer models instead. In the Speedo line, I race with the Speed Socket model, which absolutely sticks to my face. I don't practice with these because they fit so close to face and the seals aren't comfortable for a long period of time. Another good Speedo goggle for racing is the Vanquisher.
If the goggles come off right after entry in the water you are probably not tucking your head enough (even if you think you are). If the goggles come off a bit later, you are probably lifting your head too early to look forward.
I can't imagine putting vaseline around my eyes.
I think the Racetech is more oriented to practice than racing, despite the name.
If you want to stay with Tyr, you might try the Tracer models instead. In the Speedo line, I race with the Speed Socket model, which absolutely sticks to my face. I don't practice with these because they fit so close to face and the seals aren't comfortable for a long period of time. Another good Speedo goggle for racing is the Vanquisher.
If the goggles come off right after entry in the water you are probably not tucking your head enough (even if you think you are). If the goggles come off a bit later, you are probably lifting your head too early to look forward.
