Amazing Aimee
Swimming in Waves of the Future
by Susan Dawson-Cook

Aimee Arnoldussen has a thing for waves. She focuses on brain waves in Madison, Wis., where she is working as a neuroscientist to perfect a technology that helps blind people learn to "see" with their tongues. She also focuses on waves in open water at various locations throughout the United States, where she competes as a long-distance Masters swimmer.

Getting NASTI
Indiana Club Has a Sweet Attitude
by Amy Wu

Embracing the U.S. Masters Swimming philosophy from every possible angle, the Noblesville Adult Swim Team Inc. has earned a reputation as a fun-loving group that loves the social side of adult swimming, and cares about its community. But watch out. Because if you don't, a NASTI swimmer just might pass you in the pool lane.

Open Water read>>
Managing the Inherent Risks
by Jim Harper

Swimming started in open water. There were no chlorinated pools in ancient Greece, and the modern Olympics operated for years without a natatorium. All events were outside. Risks are inherent in every open water event, but they don't have to take away the fun.

From the Editor

Happy 25th, SWIMMER by Bill Volckening

Letters

Upper Body Strength

Magnificent Physique

Wimp Basher

Enhancing Stress Reduction

Executive Address

Branding U.S. Masters Swimming by Rob Butcher

Swimming Life

Ferguson Teams with lululemon

Torres Named Masters Athlete of the Year

UCSD Masters Donate 580 Toys in Holiday Drive

Nutt Named Open Water Man of the Year

Chico's Horrible Hundreds

Records Fall in 5K/10K Postal

Long Distance Postal Series

2008 U.S. Masters Swimming All-Americans: Long Course Meters

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: The Track Start

Readers Ask: Adding Abs to the Routine

Readers Ask: Breast Pull Down

Recently Viewed: "Outside the Box"

More Ab Exercises

Readers Ask: Building Endurance with Kicking

Web Workout by Dennis Baker read>>

My Favorite Practice by Susan Kirk

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

No Butts About It

Could You Save a Life?

Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet

Readers Ask: What is Veganism All About?

Dive Safely

The Dirty Dozen

Reader Recipe: Matt Moore's Enchilada

Inside USMS

U.S. Masters Swimming Unveils New Brand Logo

New Sponsors Join U.S. Masters Swimming

Blogs Added to USMS.org

New Member Benefit Added

2009 Rule Book Cover

Rules Corner

SwimFest '09 Update

On Deck

Splashback

History of the Masters Icon read>>