I do a good bit of lap swimming (see goals - lower left) so I have lots of time to think about it. I routinely see athletic folks who can't swim, or swim poorly + often wonder why I find it so easy - I'm not particularly athletic. This blog is about what I'm learning about swimming dynamics + some fun stuff too.
For your safety, all posts + comments are musings + tips that have worked for me - opinion only. For the record, I strongly suggest following Red Cross swim-safety protocols.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Ingenious Lap Pool in Oklahoma
See it here. Oh, it's the governor's? Word.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
A Question About Goggle Sting
My well-sealed goggles burn my eyes (not the chlorine). Any ideas why and/or how to fix?
My trustworthy clear goggles that have served me well since September have started to split at the gasket, given me fair warning that I should be looking for a new pair. Given that, this AM I wore the pair I use outdoors which have a blue sun-glasses like tint to them. They are a good pair given they fit snug and have no leaks, but today when I wore them (first time all indoor season), my eyes began burning (and still are) as if I were soaking them in a chlorine bath. I had no such problem with the older clear goggles, and I recall having the same trouble with these blue goggles last summer, though at the time I blamed the pool chemicals. Perhaps I misplaced the source of the problem? Now I'm fairly convinced that the problem lies with the goggles.
Question: Has anyone else had burning associated with their goggles? Important, mine aren't leaking yet apparently make my eyes burn!
My trustworthy clear goggles that have served me well since September have started to split at the gasket, given me fair warning that I should be looking for a new pair. Given that, this AM I wore the pair I use outdoors which have a blue sun-glasses like tint to them. They are a good pair given they fit snug and have no leaks, but today when I wore them (first time all indoor season), my eyes began burning (and still are) as if I were soaking them in a chlorine bath. I had no such problem with the older clear goggles, and I recall having the same trouble with these blue goggles last summer, though at the time I blamed the pool chemicals. Perhaps I misplaced the source of the problem? Now I'm fairly convinced that the problem lies with the goggles.
Question: Has anyone else had burning associated with their goggles? Important, mine aren't leaking yet apparently make my eyes burn!
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Best Above Ground Pool Ever
Like all above ground pools, there are drawbacks. They can fall apart. pic and story
Rebuilt, filled and ready for laps : Best above ground pool ever
Source for 1st pic: en.wikipedia.org
Source for 2nd pic: reddit.com
Rebuilt, filled and ready for laps : Best above ground pool ever
Source for 1st pic: en.wikipedia.org
Source for 2nd pic: reddit.com
Labels:
above ground pools,
pools,
Tom Saulk Reservoir
Monday, May 02, 2011
Why You Don't Screw Around at the Pool
Screen shot below says enough, but you might want to watch what leads up to this. I have no idea if the guy is ok. I'm guessing some back trouble may be in his future.
Swimming Pool Toss-In Fail - Watch more Funny Videos
Swimming Pool Toss-In Fail - Watch more Funny Videos
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