Sickie Gets It read>>
UCSD Masters Coach Packs the House
by Christine Ennulat >>> Photos by John Segesta

On any given morning or evening, Ron "Sickie" Marcikic zips down the pool deck on a small electric scooter, his shock of curly, gray hair lifting in the breeze, loud aloha shirt du jour flapping behind him. The head coach and director of the University of California-San Diego's Masters program makes "The Workout" a full production -- and he packs the house.

How Much Is Too Much? read>>
Evaluating the Impact of Swimming Innovations
by Margaret Schauer

Technological developments in swimming have always raised a few cautionary eyebrows: How much is too much? And what impact do these advances have on the sport? Join us for a crash course as we look back -- and forward -- and hear what experts are saying about the effects of technology on the sport.

Swimming For Two read>>
The Benefits of Workouts During (and After) Pregnancy
by Meg Zachwieja, Mel Goldstein

The childbearing year is often a time in women's lives when fitness and healthy eating habits are out the window; however, that definitely was not the case for 16 women who participated in an informal survey conducted by the YMCA Indy SwimFit program.

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Dearborn: Five Years Later for USMS by Bill Volckening

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Executive Address

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Swimming Life

Swimmers Revel in Open Water Championships

Miller Serves as Team Physician on Pan Pacific Squad

Maryland Relay Completes English Channel Double Crossing

Davis Receives Yorzyk Award

Burlingame Swimmers Explore Greek Islands

Voisard Swims 100 Miles for Charity

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: Backstroke

Web Workout by Lucy Johnson read>>

Gadget Watch: Acceleration Data Logger

My Favorite Practice by Flavia McBride

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Healthy Swimmer read>>

The Redder the Better

Reader Recipe: Roasted Red Beets With Fresh Tarragon

Workaholics Risk High Blood Pressure

Home Remedies Relieve Cold Symptoms

Making the Most of a Fast-Food Meal

Postal Preview

30th Annual National Championship One Hour Postal Swim

Swim Bag

Dryland Training Tools

Toys for the Holidays

Inside USMS

Members Honored at Annual Convention

Pools and Venues Set for 2008 Championships

USMS Member Survey Results Provide Insights and Demographics

USMS Announces Plans for 2007 Rule Book

On Deck

Splashback

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