http://mastersswimmersblog.com Masters Swimming Photos, News and Information Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:19:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This image of a young swimmer was taken at the Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters annual 1650-yard (66 laps/1 mile) event. I wanted to play around with blurring the images and practice panning techniques. This is one of my favorites from the day. Hope you like it.   http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/photo-of-the-day-64-laps-down-2-to-go U.S. Masters Swimmers at Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters (TCAM) are wrapping up their timed 1650-yard event this weekend. That's ONE MILE folks! I've been at the pool with my camera, and I can't begin to express to you in words just how inspiring it is to witness this annual event. Maybe ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/photo-of-the-day-congratulations-are-in-order I'm still nursing the torn biceps tendon in the shoulder (SLAP Lesion - Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior) so I decided to head to Paris. Why feel sorry for myself at home when I can do it with baguettes and cheese over here? I return to the U.S. and to the ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/swim-surgery-or-eat-a-baguette This just in, copied directly from an EMERGENCY RULE CHANGE alert from U.S. Masters Swimming... Due to the change in Masters swimwear rules published by FINA January 16, 2010, and pursuant to Article 601.4.8, the USMS Rules Committee and the USMS Executive Committee have approved the following emergency changes to the ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/u-s-masters-swimming-statement-on-swimsuits-emergency-rule-change-january-20-2010 It’s the dreaded time of year at our pool – time for the annual 1650 free. This is a timed, 1650-yard freestyle swim, which is approximately 1 mile. We all swim more than a mile during our daily coached U.S. Masters workouts, but the fact that there are people there ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/its-a-good-day-to-swim-a-mile After much debate, bringing swimming (swimwear actually) into conversations around the dining table, water cooler, on the pool deck, as well as in the national and international media, FINA finalized their approved swimsuit list. Personally, I spend my money on camera gear, but for those interested - and there are many ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/fina-releases-latest-2010-approved-swimsuit-list It's also about proper rest and recovery... right? This photo was taken at the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Meters Championships in Walnut Creek this past fall. These properly rested swimmers, I believe, are from Tamalpais Aquatic Masters. (Note to self, next swim meet... take better notes!) http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/it-isnt-always-about-the-world-records It's mornings like these when one realizes, somehow, all will be okay. Sierra Sunrise, December 26, 2009   This photo was taken early this morning with my Canon G10 camera. The view from my back deck has never been more spectacular. http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/its-mornings-like-these November and December have been a blur of deadlines, mishaps, broken body parts, doctors’ appointments, the flu, snow, loss of electrical power, satellite internet outtages ... and sadly, very little swimming. Many of my fellow swimmers at Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters (TCAM) are now enjoying their 2010 TCAM calendar... a ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/is-it-2010-yet I had an entire list of fun swimming-related toys, books, paraphernalia to text at you for my 2009 Christmas wish list, such as… a lap counter  Hello! I've been known to lose count after 3 laps. a copy of “Swimming Anatomy” by Ian McLeod. ... http://mastersswimmersblog.com/post/dear-santa-i-changed-my-mind