Andrea Kremer
Tiny Titan
by Elaine Howley

Many know Andrea Kremer as the woman who broke the gender barrier in TV sports broadcasting several times, including as the frist woman to cover football from the sidelines.  But you may not know that she was a ballet dancer at one time and is now a Masters swimmer.

Creative Uses For Traditional Gear

by Scott Bay, Stuart Kahn >>> Photos by Peter H. Bick

Coach Scott Bay of Blu Frog teams up with Novaquatics Masters swimmer Jim Dietrich to present some creative uses for the standard stuff you probably have in your swim bag.  These drills may uncover a stroke flaw or just liven things up in a dull workout.

Mommies In The Fast Lane
Can USMS mothers-to-be train safely through their pregnancies?
by Bill Edwards

Beth Baker didn't have twins in 1997, but she is earning double rewards in the years after her pregnancy-better swim times and a son who appears to be carrying on her tradition of excellence in aquatics. Many ask whether women can train safely through pregnancy and come out a multiple winner on the other side. The answer is, "Yes".

Triathletes Are Swimmers Too

by Jim Harper

One of the best things about Masters swimming is that all comers are welcome. But are you alienating an important and growing segment of our population without being aware of it? Jim Harper, experienced swimmer, coach and new triathlete, explores the relationship between triathletes and organized Masters swimming programs.

Letters

Quit H8ing on Wetsuit Wearers by Mark Raiford

Both Wrong

Finis Responds to Suit Review

Flipping for Flip Turns by Laura Brown, Judy Gillies

Swimming Is My Religion by William Lauer

Both Sides of the Lane Line

Let's Race 25s! by Bill Ryan

Fun, But Logistically Problematic by Tyler Blessing

Swimming Life

A Life Aquatic by Laura Jones

Surf Safari by Laura Jones

Training & Technique

Out in the Open: Emily von Jentzen by Laura Jones

From The Center Lanes: Erika Braun by Laura Jones

The Dryland Difference: Taekwondo by Laura Jones

Ask the Coach: Stu Kahn by Laura Jones

The Healthy Swimmer

The Power of Negative Thinking by Laura Jones

Mastering Nutrition by Laura Jones

Swim Bag

Kickboards by Laura Hamel read>>

Inside USMS

Volunteer Profile: Walt Reid by Laura Jones

Splashback

Is Fun Returning to Your Pool Soon?