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Lance Armstrong is not eligible to race in U.S. Masters Swimming competitions.
Human Interest / Open Water
When I was 12 years old, I was a promising swimmer. My dad and I regularly swam the width of Lake George, New York. The lake was 3.3 miles at its widest point. We worked our way up to doing it five...
Human Interest
Bev Montrella, 66, of Mision Viejo, Calif., is a dedicated Go the Distance swimmer. She enjoys setting goals for herself, and Go the Distance helps her to do that.
Drills / Stroke Technique / Training
Want to feel the difference? Kenny Brisbin, coach of the Long Beach Grunions offers tips and drills to improve your feel for the water while leveraging your paddle time.
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Masters swimmers have many more types of paddles available to them today, but with so many options, how do you know which type is best suited to your needs? Here's a listing of several different types of paddles and how they can improve your swimming.
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.
