The Long View read>>
Ted Haartz and 36 Years of Masters Swimming
by Christine Ennulat >>> Photos by David Balch

For 36 years, Ted Haartz has been a driving force in Masters swimming. As the third president of USMS, he championed lifelong swimming and recruited about 14,000 members who responded to a Parade magazine story about swimming and its, ahem, invigorating powers. Now at almost 79 years of age, Haartz is more than proud of his USMS family.

A Destination and a Journey read>>
Kona Beckons Ironman Elite and Everyday Athletes
by Cathy Tibbetts >>> Photos by John Segesta

Sandals, shorts and a swimsuit are all you need pack when you head to Kailua-Kona,a peaceful paradise on Hawaii's Big Island. Vacationing swimmers are welcome year-round, but each October, Kona beckons the Ironman elite as well as everyday athletes eager to test their endurance on the island's fabled course.

Prepping for Distance
How to Get Up Your Nerve and Your Training
by Diane McManus

The absence of the black line guiding your path from one end of the pool to the other can be daunting, but it also can be liberating. "Freedom" is a term often used by distance swimmers. Whatever your reasons for embarking on a long distance swim, preparation is key.

From the Editor

Teamwork Wins the Race by Bill Volckening

Letters

Executive Address

Working for a Vibrant Aquatic Community by Rob Copeland

Swimming Life

Short Course Meters Record Roundup

Long Distance Postal Series Results

USMS Member Arnoldussen Appears on CBS News

Illinois Masters' Day Wins Coaching Award

Long Distance Championships Roundup

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: 200-Meter Butterfly

Backstrokers: Feel the Catch

Traveling Swimmer: Try Maui Channel

Gadget Watch: Eagle Goggle Optical System

Readers Ask: Conquering Fear of Open Water

Go Postal in 2007!
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Fueling for Open Water

Web Workout by Lorie Rick read>>

My Favorite Practice by Andrea Block

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

Hot Health Item: Pomegranate Juice

Reader Recipe: Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Tips for Healthy Skin and Hair

Group Promotes Lightning Safety at Indoor Pools

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Keep an Eye on Your BMI

Swim Bag

Wetsuits

Inside USMS

Would $1500 Help Your Local Organization?

LMSC Handbook Available Online

Track Your Swimming Mileage in 2007

Free On-Deck Coaching Available at Nationals

Online Coaching at usms.org

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National/International Championships

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Training and Instruction Clinics

Splashback

The Surprising History of Fins by Melissa Minetola read>>