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Biography
The honoree, Leo Letendre, first came to the national scene in 1983 as a support for his wife, Diane, a new delegate to the convention. Paraphrasing Diane’s comment, “Leo got to the convention, started talking, and never shut up.” He has now attended 21 USAS conventions.
Biography
Once a year we pause to recognize the dedication of a single person within USMS who has worked tirelessly to promote our sport and the organization that makes this all possible. I wish that we took...
The Masters athlete is different from younger athletes. We work, we have families, we have homes; we have to contend with the real world.
It is not a surprise that, as Masters swimmers, our training...
Sports Medicine
This fall, most swimmers will be coming off a break following the long-course swimming season. Coaches will be going to their annual national and state meetings, where they learn new training techniques and share some of their own experiences of the past year. The time is now to prevent injuries.
Sports Medicine
That’s right … no pain, or no show. Contrary to the usual mantra of no pain, no gain, Masters coaches know the truth: many athletes will not show up to your practice if they are hurting from the...
Welcome to summer! Recently, a U.S. Masters Swimming member who is in her 20s approached me with a question about her "baby wrinkles" from the years of swimming outside. What could she do before they...
It's show time baby!! That means it is time to put it all together, physically and mentally. Your coach will be giving you more rest but will demand more from your performances in practice. How do you respond and what do you have to bring to the pool to make yourself successful?
The USMS website contains articles about sports medicine, health, and nutrition. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice on personal health matters. For personal medical advice, or if you are concerned about a medical condition or injury, see your healthcare provider for evaluation and care. The USMS website also contains articles about swim training and technique, including drills and workouts. All swimmers should be evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to beginning swim training. In addition, consult with a trained coach when introducing new technique or drills to your swim training program.
