
January-February 2014 Issue
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COVER STORY:
Desert ButterflyMisty Hyman broke out of a rule-imposed chrysalis and flew her way to gold.by Elaine HowleyFew could have predicted that Arizona native Misty Hyman, who grew up battling asthma, would one day stun the world with the breathtaking Olympic win in the 200 butterfly. Find out what other heights this swimming ambassador has achieved since that day in Sydney, Australia. |
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DIY Flexibility
Flexibility for all
by Allan Phillips >>> Photos by Alexander Aleman
As we age, our bodies become less supple. That's a fact of life, but in this dryland technique feature, strength and conditioning specialist Allan Phillips offers several simple do-it-yourself stretches and exercises that can improve your overall flexibility.
Variations on a Team
Club Soda
by Jim Harper
The effervescent array of forms USMS clubs can take offers a unique view on the variety of individuals who constitute our organization. Jim W. Harper investigates what motivates these myriad groups of like-minded water enthusiasts.
Dietary Supplements
Supplemental Truth
by Sally Guthrie
Despite being unregulated by the FDA, dietary supplements are used for everything from pain management to performance improvement is on the rise. Pharmacist and Masters Swimming Sally Guthrie delves into the efficacy and safety of some common supplements, separating hype from truth.
- Editor's Note
- Becoming a Better Swimmer by Laura Hamel read>>
- The Shallow End
- The Hot Tub: New Year's Resolutions for the "Retired Swimmer" by Mike Gustafson
- Coach by Ed Colley >>> Illustrated by Ed Colley
- Perspectives
- Lens >>> Photos by Peter H. Bick
- Current: Drafter's Unite by Katherine O'Dair, Elaine Debitetto, Jocelyn Whidden, Mike Sherrill, Tom Landis
- Current: Chicked and Seeded by Paul Philley, Leslie Livingston, Mollie Grover, Jeffrey Strahota, Henry Mecredy
- Both Sides of the Lane Line
- America Runs on...
- Mermaids and Music
- Training & Technique
- Quizzical Gear: Open water swimmers use a lot of unexpected gear to cover great distances by Elaine Howley
- Ask the Coach: Mary Gibson
- From The Center Lanes: David Guthrie by Elaine Howley
- The Dryland Difference: Rock Solid by Elaine Howley >>> Photos by Yoav Altman
- Evidence-Based Swimming: Patient Pacing by Jim Thornton
- Healthy Swimmer
- Six Ways To Maximize Your Mitochondria by Bill Edwards
- Mastering Nutrition: Race Nutrition Guidelines by Sunny Blende
- Nationals Preview
- Spring Nationals Preview: It's All Here! by Susan Dawson-Cook
- Swim Bag
- Racing Goggles by Laura Hamel
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- Inside USMS
- Volunteer Profile: Sally Dillon by Elaine Howley
- Swimming Life
- Not Just for Men by Elaine Howley
- Recently Read: Swim Speed Secrets by Cokie Lepinski
- Splashback
- Deep Eddy Pool: A historic freshwater pool offers generations of Austinites a serene place to splash and swim by Elaine Howley