Healing Waters read>>
Two Swimmers, Two Stories of Survival
by Cari Parven
No one needs to tell Karen Farnsworth Einsidler or Mike Shaffer that water is a powerful form of therapy. These Masters swimmers -- Einsidler in New Jersey and Shaffer in California -- suffered physical adversity, and with great determination, each came back even stronger. The pool, they both say, was there for them.

The Greatest Generation read>>
Masters Swimmers on the 'Orange' Lap
by Dick Guido
Their friendship began poolside some 60-plus years ago. World War II interrupted, and Max von Isser, Dick Guido and Harry Liber each spent four years in the service, returning to finish college (but not swimming) and then carving out successful careers in civilian life. Eventually, Masters brought them back together.

Avoiding Veritcal Butterfly
It Takes Rhythm, Finesse and Core Strength
by Simon Percy >>> Photos by Peter Bick
Butterfly requires timing, a feel for the water and good use of core strength. If you can achieve this, then fly can be swum with a grace and ease that is a thing of beauty to watch. So, how do you learn fly? The answer is drills, fins and short repeats.

From the Editor

Deciding to Compete -- Again by Bill Volckening

Letters

Executive Address

Let's Salute Our Coaches as Swim Season Begins by Rob Copeland

Swimming Life

IU Dedicates Counsilman Research Center

Bayly Honored as Woman of the Year

Congratulations to All-American and All-Star Distance Champions

USMS Names All-Americans and All-Stars for Pool Courses

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: 500 Free

My Favorite Practice

Gadget Watch

Web Workout by Lia Oberstar read>>

Readers Ask: To Swim or to Skate, or Both?

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

Reduce Daily Calories for a Healthier Heart

Reader Recipe: Super Smoothie by Richard Weinstein

Participate in the Great American Health Check

Readers Ask: Coping With Chlorine Reactions

Web Site Details Vegetarian Lifestyle

Swim Bag

Sports Drinks

Inside USMS

Take a Virtual Swim to Worlds

Championship Committee Keeps Competitions Running Smoothly

Find Competition Resources on USMS.org

Committees Call for Nominations, Submittals and Bids

On Deck

Splashback

And the Games Went on Without Them by Virginia Sowers read>>