I can totally relate to this. I was a hate-swimmer until I figured out a way to listen to music while swimming — a game changer because though I do meditate (call-out to the Sam Harris app), I could never do it while swimming. Now I swim in one of those current pools, which eliminate the need for a flip-turn, while listening to my swim playlist, full of dumb upbeat songs that (almost) make me feel like I’m enjoying myself.
Oops! Keyboard malfunction. I use this: https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-dual-mode-waterproof-mp3-player-with-bluetooth It takes a bit of getting used to — you clip it to the back of your goggle strap and attach bone-conducting headphones, which are so weird but very cool (make sure to use earplugs). You can stream directly from your phone, as long as it’s not too far away. The tricky part is that if the little device goes underwater it loses the connection, so you have to adjust your breathing so as not to tilt your head too far to the side.
How did you find a way to listen to music while swimming?! A few years back I got one of those devices that let you download music to swimming headphones but it didn’t work half the time. 😆
Well I, for one, love this cartoon. It's such a great reminder to take a beat. Also I appreciate the behind the scenes art direction :)
Aw thanks Gila! I debated showing the giant unwieldy folder of loose sketches for this one, but maybe next time. 🤗🐟
I can totally relate to this. I was a hate-swimmer until I figured out a way to listen to music while swimming — a game changer because though I do meditate (call-out to the Sam Harris app), I could never do it while swimming. Now I swim in one of those current pools, which eliminate the need for a flip-turn, while listening to my swim playlist, full of dumb upbeat songs that (almost) make me feel like I’m enjoying myself.
Oops! Keyboard malfunction. I use this: https://h2oaudio.com/products/stream-dual-mode-waterproof-mp3-player-with-bluetooth It takes a bit of getting used to — you clip it to the back of your goggle strap and attach bone-conducting headphones, which are so weird but very cool (make sure to use earplugs). You can stream directly from your phone, as long as it’s not too far away. The tricky part is that if the little device goes underwater it loses the connection, so you have to adjust your breathing so as not to tilt your head too far to the side.
How did you find a way to listen to music while swimming?! A few years back I got one of those devices that let you download music to swimming headphones but it didn’t work half the time. 😆
I use this