Swimmer's Daily

  • Do you or someone you know have the following?

    • Deviated septum
    • Nasal polyps
    • Rhinitis allergies
    • Nasal congestion
    • Sinusitis
    • Broken nose from sports injuries
    • Benign Tumors

    If you have any of the above, I do not have to tell you that breathing through your nose is difficult. You probably have already become a ‘mouth breather’. I have great empathy for you. My husband has a deviated septum and exhaling through his nose while swimming is an issue for him. Of course, he would love to ‘swim breathe’. Exhaling properly from his nose while swimming is difficult as well as it is for other people with any of the other listed issues.

    How does one swim when you have a restricted nose passage? I have a few suggestions…
    The first is, to swim the breast stroke, side stroke, or back stroke. All of these strokes will leave your mouth (mostly) free to breathe. All of these strokes are good cardio and will keep you fit.

    I know you would like to do the freestyle. It is a lovely stroke to behold. You can still do the freestyle stroke-while breathing from your mouth only. Exhale gently from the mouth. Turn your head to the side to take a breath of air. I learn this from hubby! (You can teach old dog new tricks)!

    Another way to do make this work is to invest in a good-quality snorkel mask. Once you learn how to use your snorkel mask, your life will be much simpler when doing the freestyle stroke.

    Another suggestion is to invest in nose clips. (They are not called nose plugs. Yes, I am a purist). There are many, many kinds of nose clips. They are inexpensive and made by many companies. Find a pair that are comfortable for you and fit your nose properly. Many competitive swimmers wear nose clips when doing the back stroke.
    Stay tuned for more articles about swimming with nose restrictions!

    If you have any questions regarding your nose issues or concerns during swimming, consult with your health care professional.

    Happy swimming!

    Guest post by Barbie Nelis

  • It takes weeks or even months of practice to swim with the world-famous Weeki Wachee

  • A little snippet of a project I’m involved with filming freedivers in a remote cave in northern Namibia known as Harasib. Access to the cave is pretty tricky involving a scramble down a near-vertical rock face followed by a 50m abseil down a sheer drop to get to the water’s edge – and once you’re in the visibility is virtually endless. This was shot at a depth of 25m and the natural light created an ethereal vista for these divers to explore and dive in. This is only a tiny part of the project which will be shared over the next few months and all I can say is – look out because the imagery to come is nothing short of awe-inspiring!

  • Weren’t able to make it to the end of the Canadians for Syria Swim or speak with Victor about how it went?

    https://youtu.be/JgLuW1ySpx8

  • Proposals could limit amount of swimmers, close pools at Oheo Gulch

  • No man is an island, as the saying goes, and the same can be said for Ross Edgley, who is only able to take on this extraordinary challenge with the support of his dedicated crew. Responsible for navigation, nutrition and safety, they are the unsung heroes of the Great British Swim.

  • Billings swimmer Ethan Harder represents Team USA at Youth Olympic Games

  • Nineteen people were treated and hospitalized after being exposed to a pool chemical at a Thousand Oaks swim club Wednesday evening, officials said.

    The incident occurred at Daland Swim School in the 100 block of East Wilbur Road around 6:30 p.m.

    Swim instructors said it all happened in a matter of seconds during a routine swim practice. The children in the pool started coughing and some complained they couldn’t breathe.

    “That’s never happened here before, so for us it was quite a scary moment,” facility owner Leslie Darland-James said.

    See ABC7

    https://youtu.be/2JgLAH3Jsco

  • Tulum, in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is known for picturesque beaches, underground river systems, and increasingly luxury tourism. Last year 2.4 million visitors came to this small coastal town. Development in Tulum is growing faster than the local infrastructure and environmental regulations are not always followed. The beaches popular with tourists are also home to nesting sea turtles who are vulnerable to the water and noise pollution that has accompanied growth here. Klaus dives in to learn more about what is happening in this paradise.