It saddens me when I see swimmers frustrated and interrupted by leaky and foggy goggles. This problem will never bother you again if you follow these simple steps:
Video: Leak-Proof and Fog-Proof Your Goggles.
Step 1: Do this when your face is still dry. Lick the inside of both lenses Get plenty of spit in there.
Step 2: Quickly dunk the goggles in the water. Do it so that a very minimal residue of spit remains.
Step 3 (not shown): Shake the goggles so that most of the water is removed from the inside of the goggles:
Step 4: Put the goggles on your (dry) face and make sure the straps are high up on the back of your head, near the cow-lick. If the straps are straight back you will not get as tight a seal and they will leak. Also make sure you swim cap isn't under the goggle-seal.
Step 5: LEAVE YOUR GOGGLES ON YOUR FACE. Don't rip your goggles off every time you come to the wall, and don't rinse them out. If they get a little fog in them, just leave them alone. They will only fog up more after you break the original seal.
I have been doing this for years and it works great.
Stephen Taylor
Nashville Triathlon Coach
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