Jarrod Shoemaker
The Natural Athlete
by Jim Harper >>> Photos by Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Few Masters swimmers will compete at the level that Jarrod Shoemaker does in triathlon. Jim Harper talks with "The Shoemaker" about how he trains, how Masters swimming has helped him develop as a triathlete, and what's next on the horizon.

Open Water Starts
From the Beach to the Buoy
by Sara McLarty >>> Photos by Stephanie Ganey >>> Photos by Ben Christoffel

World-class triathlete and USMS open water coach Sara McLarty breaks down the run into the surf. She and fellow National Training Center coach Misty Becerra share tips and tricks to get the most out of your next open water race or triathlon.

The Big Squeeze
A scary lung condition is leaving some athletes grasping for air.
by Elaine Howley

Elaine K. Howley interviews several athletes who have been affected by swimming induced pulmonary edema, including a medical researcher who is now working to increase knowledge and improve detection and treatment of this dangerous and frightening condition.

Letters

Pros and Cons by Lisa Hertz

CrossFit by Michael Tatham, Walt Read

Masters Swimmers and PEDs by Jey Moore, Allen Stark, Ashley Jones

Masters Swimmers and PEDs

Kudos to the Art Department by Kirsten Berger

Thank You by Ann Waid

SWIM by Elaine Krugman

Both Sides of the Lane Line

Specificity Is Key by Steven Munatones

Diversity is Better by Misty Becerra

Swimming Life

Real Life Meets Reality Show by Laura Jones read>>

Training & Technique

The Dryland Difference: Train Your Brain

From the Center Lanes: Megan Melgaard by Laura Jones

Ask the Coach: Gary Henderson by Laura Jones

Out in the Open: Float Like a Butterfly, Swim Like a Bee by Elaine Howley

The Healthy Swimmer

Brown Fat by Kristin Bender

Mastering Nutrition: Analyzing the Paleo Diet by Laura Jones

Swim Bag

Open Water Goggles by Laura Hamel >>> Photos by Stephanie Ganey read>>

Inside USMS

Volunteer Profile: Susan Kirk by Laura Jones

Splashback

Pioneering Open Water Women: Women helping women across the waves and the ages by Elaine Howley