January-February 2006 Issue
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COVER STORY:
Breaststroke Kick DrillsTo Challenge, Condition and Build Body Awarenessby Michael Collins >>> Photos by Peter BickKicking is a critical part of breaststroke and requires significant attention to maximize efficiency and speed. But practicing the kick just with a board improves only a small portion of what goes on in full-stroke breaststroke swimming. To help breaststrokers at all levels, Michael Collins, head coach for Irvine Novaquatics Masters in Irvine, Calif., offers a series of drills to challenge, condition and build body awareness. |
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Lucky Is As Lucky Does
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And Irrepressible Masters Swimmer Lucky Meisenheimer Does a Lot
by Christine Ennulat >>> Photos by Tom Reid
When people encounter John "Lucky" Meisenheimer, some see Dr. Meisenheimer, dermatologist. Others see Coach Lucky, coach of the Orlando Special Olympics swim team and, until a few years ago, Team Orlando Masters. Still others see a world-renowned yo-yo collector. Community activist. Filmmaker. Husband. Dad. Fact is, Lucky does a lot.
Get Set for Nationals
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Coral Springs to Host SCY Competition in True South Florida Style
by Raena Alexis Latina
Some of the best USMS swimmers in the country will be vying for record times at the 2006 Short Course Nationals in Coral Springs, Fla., this May. Even if you're not expecting to place in the medals, any USMS member may enter up to three events without qualifying times. So start mapping out your training plan and join host Coral Springs masters for a great event.
Going for the Goal
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Achieving Success in the Water One Aim at a Time
by Bekah Wright >>> Illustrated by Rick Gutierrez
Goals are more than New Year's resolutions or items on a to-do list. They're tools for achieving our dreams and can be applied to every aspect of our lives. There's a science, though, when it comes to reaching goals. Check out these goals for swimmers looking to shake up their normal routines.
- From the Editor
- To Reach Your Goals -- Stretch by Bill Volckening
- Letters
- Executive Address
- A Season for Remembering and Looking Forward by Rob Copeland
- Swimming Life
- Ryan Completes Virtual East Coast Swim
- 'That Dam Swim' Attracts Swimmers to the Shoals
- Johnston Becomes Oldest to Cross Strait of Gibralter
- Butternut Club Goes Nuts Over Butterfly
- Open Water National Championship Results
- Training & Technique
- Five Fast Facts: 200-Meter Backstroke
- Web Workout by Mo Chambers
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- My Favorite Practice by Mary Sweat
- Gadget Watch: SwimMP3
- Readers Ask: Weight Room Exercises
- The Healthy Swimmer
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- Readers Ask: Swimming's Effect on Hearing
- Exercise May Prevent Pain in Older Adults
- Nutrition Hot Line Answers Your Questions
- Reader Recipe: Tampa Black Beans by Elaine Hamilton
- Swim Bag
- Watches/Timers
- Inside USMS
- Swim Clinic in Bozeman a Huge Success
- Renew Your USMS Membership Now
- Call for Ransom Arthur Award Nominations
- Dues Check-Off Contributions Build USMS Endowment Fund One Dollar at a Time
- USMS Leadership Announces New Committee Chairs
- Find USMS Fitness Articles of the Month Online
- On Deck
- Splashback
- Goggles and the End of Stinging Eyes by Virginia Sowers
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