Congratulations to ALL of the
Go The Distance Swimmers of This Month!
Go the Distance has grown to over 1,000 participants. Keep up the good work!
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Really Cool Club Website of the Month...
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Do you have a story to tell?
We are always looking for stories and personalities to feature on www.usms.org, within U.S. Masters Swimming e-newsletters and SWIMMER. If you or someone you know would like to see their story featured click here to contact us! | |
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Greetings!
For many of us summer is coming to a close and it is back to the grind. U.S. Masters Swimming reminds you to take care of yourself, get to the pool and continue to enjoy swimming.
Swimming for Life!
Your friends at U.S. Masters Swimming
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Staying Happy and Healthy in Swimming
by Megan Jendrick
No matter how well we try to take care of ourselves, injuries happen. Accidents, overuse, and the natural progression of aging all contribute to wear and tear. Ultimately, after injury, we have two choices: Give up or overcome. Fortunately, swimmers are a tough bunch. Instead of thinking, "Does this mean I'm done?" we instinctively think, "Well, what can I do instead?" Being mentally strong can help carry us through when we're not at the top of our game physically.
I started swimming at the age of nine. Over the last 16 years I've probably only taken a cumulative nine months off from swimming. As a result, the other 183 months of laps, weights and cross training have taken their toll. My litany of unfortunate injuries includes three stress fractures, a broken fibula, a cyst that had to be surgically removed and severe recurring groin pulls. These injuries have taught me to overcome and stay active in my sport and how to remain happy and healthy in general.
I've learned there are a few things necessary to remain pain free and, if you enjoy racing, compete comfortably... Read more |
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 How do I overcome unfamiliarity and discomfort in the open water? I am used to a pool, how will I get used to the absence of lane lines, black lines and walls? Can I apply what I've learned in the pool to swimming in the open water? Many Masters swimmers have questions as they venture into uncharted waters (open water).
 Terry Laughlin, founder of Total Immersion, offers an excerpt from his book, "Outside the Box" in which he identifies three important open water lessons... Read More
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Special Offer from Total Immersion!
Special offer for USMS members! Receive a free copy of the newly-released Total Immersion e-book, 'Outside the Box' ($10 value) with the purchase of the Total Immersion open water DVD by the same title. Simply enter the code USMS in the "coupon code" field and the discount will be applied.
CLICK HERE for additional information, or to order your copy. |
Click here to register for the
USMS 5k and 10k Postal National Championships
This event closes on September 15,
so hurry up and get to the pool!
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Records Fell
Click here for a complete listing of all of the records broken at the 2009 U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course National Championship in Indianapolis, Ind.
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25% Off TYR Tracer™ Titan
presented by TYR Sport, Inc.
 Be the first to compete in the Tracer Titan, the first speedsuit to use Yamamoto SCS-Fabric BRS Mark-III Fabric!
The Titan is now available to the public, starting with our valued Masters community. We are offering USMS members the first opportunity to purchase the Titan as well as a 25% off discount while supplies last. Please visit www.tyr.com/titan/ for purchase and product information. |
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We've Got Spirit!
This mother-daughter duo travels around the world swimming together. Marguerite (L) and Margery (R) Meyer swim in local, regional, national and international pool and open water competitions throughout the year. Margery will be inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) this September. Click here to read more about Margery's induction.
To see yourself, your coaches, or your program featured, send us a photo that displays outstanding spirit to press@usms.org |
On Deck:
August/September/October
August 08/31/09
Approximate mailing date for September/October issue of SWIMMER
September
09/12/09
9/15/09-11/15/09
09/16/09-09/20/09
October
10/10/09-10/18/09
10/15/09
Approximate mailing date for SWIMMER
10/28/09-11/01/09
10/31/09
End of the 2009 registration year; all registrations after Nov. 1 will be for 2010.
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About U.S. Masters Swimming
U.S. Masters Swimming, founded in 1971, is a membership-operated national governing body that promotes adult health, fitness and wellness through aquatics. It does so by partnering with more than 1,000 adult swim clubs across the country that offer swim/fitness programs, promoting information via a bi-monthly member magazine and www.usms.org, and sanctioning and promoting pool, open water and virtual competitions. Nearly 50,000 adults are registered members of U.S. Masters Swimming.
About "Member News from Behind the Blocks"
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