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May 1, 2008
Swimmin' Around
By Linda Shoenberger
Where do you swim when you are out of town? How do you find the right workout group? Here's how one swimmer manages to swim in new places.
April 1, 2008
Afoot and Lighthearted
By Linda Shoenberger
The opening lines of Walt Whitman’s great poem Song of the Open Road strike a familiar chord now that open water swimming season is almost here. It’s always wonderful to experience longer days, a little sunshine and the prospect of heading out for a long swim in the open water.
March 1, 2008
Taking the Plunge - Polar Bear Swim
By Lee Carlson
Why would a person want to do a Polar Bear Swim? Are we fitness gurus, off-balance exhibitionists, pain seekers or just a group that likes to scream on entering the water? Read Lee's account of his first Polar Bear Swim.
February 1, 2008
Last Hurrah for the 30-minute Swim
By Lee Carlson
This is the last year (for now) for the 30- minute swim as the USMS fitness committee has deemed there is not enough overall participation to justify continuing it. They want to devote more effort to three events; Virtual Swim, Check Off Challenge, and Go the Distance.
January 1, 2008
We Are the Role Models
By Linda Shoenberger
We can be role models for those children learning to swim, young competitive swimmers and divers who want to continue to pursue the sport, people who want to exercise without pain, people who want to lose weight, and many others who want to be healthy and active.
December 1, 2007
7 Habits of Fitness Swimmers
By Linda Shoenberger
What makes Fitness Swimmers so successful? Read on.
November 1, 2007
Fun With Numbers
By Linda Shoenberger
PACE CHARTS and SPLIT SHEETS - see what those numbers mean to you and how they might even inspire you!
September 1, 2007
What Is A Fitness Swimmer?
By Marcia Anziano
What is a Fitness Swimmer? What motivates these swimmers? Here's a look at fitness swimmers and USMS.
August 1, 2007
Beat the Blahs
By Laura Smith
What do you do when you don't "feel" good about your workout. You do have options.
July 1, 2007
If Life is a Destination, I Don't Want to Get There First
By Laura Smith
It seems like every time I turn on the television lately, there’s a reality show on that promotes “you must be the very best”. If you’re not, you’re voted off the island. You’re fired. You will never be the Swan, or in the band. You simply will not be America’s next idol if you don’t come in first, trouncing the competition on your way up to the top. Frankly, I think that is a sad reflection of society, and an unrealistic view of how to lead your life. Not that you asked, but I think it’s good…healthy…to venture into things that you’re bad at. Yep. Actually put yourself in a position where you just might come in dead last. As cliché as it sounds, I do believe that life is a journey, not a destination…and I, for one, want to explore all the paths in route….not just the ones I’m familiar with.
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