A New Year, A New You: Tinjin's Transformation Every new year brings forth the dreaded question, "What is your New Year's Resolution?" Each of us strains to think of a resolution we can commit to without really having to change our daily habits. We all claim to dedicate ourselves to the promise that this year will be different. "I will lose five pounds," "I will give up caffeine," "I will go to the gym every morning." Snap out of it! Put down the champagne and noisemaker, it is time to get real. This is a new year and it is time for a new you. One Masters swimmer shares his transformation from a "walking heart attack" to a healthy, happy, and clear-minded health nut... Read more...

2008 Reflection in the Pool: Looking Forward to 2009 What did we accomplish in 2008?  What are we looking forward to in 2009?   The U.S. Masters Swimming staff has changed and grown over the last 12 months. Two new additions and a more collective effort of the staff began to pave the way for the future. When asked, each staff member commented on his or her hopes and objectives for 2009 and each response was centered around... well, You! Read more...

Features Archive

December 24, 2008: 2009 "Go The Distance" Event
The "Go The Distance" fitness event will once again be offered for 2009. Information about this event, an entry form and tracking logs for 2009 can be found here.

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December 19, 2008: Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the December 2, 2008, Executive Committee conference call are now available. Read more...

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December 12, 2008: Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the November 12, 2008, Executive Committee conference call are now available. Read more...

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December 10, 2008: 2009 Check-Off Challenge
The 2009 Check-Off Challenge information and entry form are now available.  Challenge yourself to swim each of the 18 events during the 2009 calendar year, checking each of them off your custom made T-shirt as you progress.

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December 10, 2008: Meeting minutes
Minutes for the November 18, 2008, Executive Committee conference call are now available. Read more...

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December 9, 2008: November "Go The Distance" Results
The USMS Fitness Event “Go the Distance” (a.k.a. “GTD”) has grown to 604 participants and everyone seems to be swimming lots and lots of miles. Read more...

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December 5, 2008: Online Coaching Application Available
The application for participating in the online coaching program is now available. A monthly stipend is available for selected coaches who will provide weekly online workouts for U.S. Masters Swimming members. The application deadline is December 16.

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November 14, 2008: Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the October 18, 2008, Board of Directors meeting are now available. Read more...

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November 14, 2008: Meeting Minutes
Minutes for the October 17, 2008, Board of Directors meeting are now available Read more...

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November 8, 2008: October "Go The Distance" Results
The USMS Fitness Event “Go the Distance” (a.k.a. “GTD”) now boasts 595 participants and continues to grow each and every month! Congratulations to all of you that achieved a GTD distance milestone – way to go! Read more...

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