Cathy Tibbetts read>>
Extreme Adventures With Ironman Cathy Tibbetts
by Diane McManus >>> Photos by David Balch
Optometrist, ultra-runner and triathlete Cathy Tibbetts likes a little adventure. OK, running 150 miles across the Sahara is actually a lot of adventure. As she prepares for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, this October, Tibbetts relates how she's blended her three sports and how Masters swimming has strengthened her endgame.

A Fish on Dryland
Focus on Strength, Stability and Core Stabilization
by Matt Wren >>> Photos by David Balch
When developing a dryland exercise program to complement your work in the pool, exercises should be as specific as possible to meet the demands of swimming. An effective dryland program should focus on three key points: strength, stability and core stabilization. A stable and properly positioned body will allow you to swim in a straight line and with greater efficiency in the water.

Friends in Need read>>
USMS Katrina Relief Grants Boost Weary Southern Swimmers
by Mike Stott
A year after Hurricane Katrina, the devastation remains. A number of Masters swimmers lost their homes, but immediately after the storm, a special USMS task force went to work to raise funds to help Southern swimmers in need. Here are three of their stories.

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Swimmers Break Marathon Record

Burrill Receives Honorary Doctorate

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Gay Games Draw 900 Masters Swimmers

Canyonlands Swim of 47.5 Miles May Be a First

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