90% Of Swimmers Are Wearing Goggles The Wrong Way

Are you wearing your goggles wrong? Always dealing with water, leaking in, getting headaches, or having them fall off while swimming? You shouldn't have to put up with that. Goggles can. And should be comfortable. Today, I'll share some simple tips. On how to wear your goggles. There are tons of different goggles out there, in all kinds of shapes, styles, and sizes to fit you. While others might not. It's a simple fact, much like how a pair. Might work for one person. But not for someone else. Personally, I prefer this style of goggle. It's compact and fits my eyes well. Without pressing too hard on the socket. Or the eye itself, though some prefer. A larger size like this, or even bigger. Often with a softer seal. And then there are those. Who love the classic Swedish goggles. Which have, well, very little padding. Or padding on the seal itself. But before you toss all your goggles away. In your quest for the perfect pair. Just ensure they're fitted properly. Properly to begin with. I don't need to tell you. That this part here goes in front. And this part goes in the back. But honestly, how you place these straps. Can really make a big difference. Affecting how these goggles feel. Whether you put the goggles on first. Or the straps is up to you. I personally position the straps. Behind my head, then pull the goggles. And gently press them to my face. But we'll cover the goggles soon. Keep the straps above your ears. Not over them. With a split strap. Place one branch lower down. Near your crown, and one higher up. About two to three finger widths above. Think around the nine or ten o'clock positions. Or two or three, if preferred. From the other side of your head. But the big question is, how tight should they be? Obviously, don't keep them too loose. That they leak and let water in. Or slip off whenever you push off the wall. But also, not too tight. Where it feels like they're popping your eyes out. If you have to tighten your goggles that much. To keep the water out. Then I'm afraid they aren't the right pair. Also, it's not normal to get a headache. Every time you finish a swim. If you do, they're too tight. What you want to do is start. With them a little bit too loose. Maybe even letting a bit of water in. And just start incrementally. Tightening the straps. Until they feel snug enough. Secure and comfortable. Without letting any water in. Now back to the goggle pieces. And how to place them on your eyes. Since that's obviously important. Ideally, you want the pieces. Level, without stretching the skin. Or forcing your eyes shut. And you don't want to push the goggles on. To the point of suction on your eyes. Now, how to place them on your face. Is a personal choice. Preferences vary for everyone. Personally, I prefer when the goggle piece. Sits right on the edge of my eye socket. Some people, especially with larger goggles. Prefer them sitting around the eye socket. While others sit inside the socket. Like I said, that's personal preference. When putting goggles on your face. Make sure you aren't trapping any hair. Between your skin and the seal. That will break the suction. And cause water to seep in. Another source of discomfort. Is this part, the nose bridge. On some goggles, you have no choice. As they come with a fixed piece. So you can't adjust them. But they're usually a bit more flexible. Letting you squeeze the goggles closer or wider. Many others use rigid nose pieces. Though you'll find they often come with. Several different shapes and sizes. To match various facial structures. These can be easily swapped out. To find your perfect fit. With the goggles on your face. It's time to put on your swim cap. If you choose to wear a cap. Or the pool requires you to wear one. Now, whether you wear the cap over. Or underneath your goggle straps. Is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I prefer wearing it over. Simply because it keeps the straps. And secure the goggles firmly. Not to mention the extra hydrodynamics. And the streamlined effect you gain. By wearing the cap over your straps. For any triathletes watching. You know how choppy. And physical those swims can get. It's common to get bumped. Which might knock your goggles off. Wearing your cap over the top. Should help keep them secure. So your goggles stay with you. Not lost at the bottom of the lake. Hopefully that cleared things up. And solved your goggle frustrations.