https://community.usms.org/en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299602Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:49:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7215f266-03a4-416b-be6d-e12364505999GullSelective testing (as in USATF and USA Triathlon) is feasible and would not be cost prohibitive.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299601Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:02:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:0118284e-3875-4328-8858-2d2285c549a2Allen StarkI’d like them to at least test USMS record setters but it is pathetic they don’t even say we condemn the use of PEDshttps://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/injuries-illness/33162/swimmers-elbow/299600Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:40:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2b837726-11f0-4a4f-9634-b315d663fb5901KR3I realize this is a late reply but did you ever have someone review your stroke mechanics? Tendinitis in the elbow is frequently related to incorrect shoulder movement that stresses the tendons and ligaments. It will continue to reoccur until your stroke is corrected especially if you increase the distance and effort of your swim.https://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/injuries-illness/33256/recovery-tips-after-reverse-shoulder-replacement/299599Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:38cdcf4f-16f0-498e-9414-b49bd62acf7801KR3Hello Katherine, I too am a New Mexico swimmer. I am just curious about your progress. I had a reverse shoulder 8 months ago and I am disappointed I am not closer to my normal swimming speed and power. Due to the decrease in extension and a slight droop before my catch, my breathing timing is off, my arm recovery is slow, and my rotation is still wobbly. I am doing strength training 3 times per week and swimming 3 times per week, gradually increasing my distance to 2,000-2,400 meters. I am using 1 fin, pull buoy, and a snorkel to work on my stroke. Alternating freestyle with backstroke ( much more normal feeling) and breaststroke. Any tips or suggestions that may help with my freestyle stroke and pull? I hope you are doing well too. Lesliehttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33281/2027-order-of-events/299596Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:38:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:a69d5616-dd6f-4174-b83b-f2dc8d834f17Jim ClemmonsHi Michael Martin The event order has now been posted.https://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/health-and-wellness/33286/tmj-and-swimmingThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:59:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:58b8e498-aebd-4739-bc57-b0360bc36383C250MA dentist I am seeing who specializes in TMJ is advising that while going through nine months of treatment for TMJ I need to stop swimming laps. This is not an option for me as at my age swimming controls many other conditions so I do not take meds and running or biking is not an option. Plus it is good for emotional and mental stress and for socialization.. What experience do others have with this and were you able to continue swimming through treatments? (Treatment means for nine months a tight orthotic on lower jaw to realign jaw and only to be removed to brush teeth.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33285/2027-spring-nationals-order-of-eventsThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:10:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:01debdf9-68f8-44d2-85de-e926f8b7b85cDBrancampcommunity.usms.org/.../2027-Spring-Finalized-OOE.xlsxhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299593Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:07:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d3aef0e4-080e-4557-a83f-4e281124157cGullWhich begs the question, will USMS finally and unequivocally take a position on the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and PEDs? Or is Masters swimming really, as the Night Swim Podcast suggests, “the OG EG”?https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299591Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:9091ed12-ce3d-4b36-91d4-0a950c3fc6dfAllen StarkWell saidhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299590Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e9fd5d47-e59d-457a-b581-5be57101809fGull“The vast majority of AAS and PED users are not competitive elites, but rather comprise millions of amateur individuals driven by body image or recreational goals. Shockingly, the corporate business model of the “Enhanced Games” explicitly intends to use the data derived from these elite athletes to market and sell personalized protocols to the general public through consumer platforms. Indeed, through their newly launched commercial platform, “Live Enhanced,” the organization operates a direct-to-consumer infrastructure that provides the general public with access to optimization protocols and performance medications under the guise of clinical oversight. Promoting and enabling PED use on a global stage erodes decades of antidoping education and threatens to trigger an unmanageable public health epidemic of illicit substance abuse. 8 Condoning PED use and celebrating those who accomplish otherwise unattainable athletic performance may lead to an underappreciation of attendant health risks and thereby set the stage for public health crisis of illicit PED use outside of professional sports. As a medical community, we must clarify that there is no “safe” protocol for the pharmacological transcendence of human biological limits. The pursuit of record-breaking performance through systemic doping poses a significant challenge to established standards of medical ethics, clinical practice, and public health. Cardiovascular professionals have a responsibility to look past the rhetoric of innovation and speak clearly to patients and the public about the risks of pharmacologic enhancement.“https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33234/enhanced-games/299589Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:02:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:946ee32e-4a2a-4d2d-9c97-8dc033da243aGullFrom the October 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. community.usms.org/.../valenzuela_2D00_baggish_2D00_2026_2D00_the_2D00_enhanced_2D00_games.pdfhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33281/2027-order-of-events/299579Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:41:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:790089b1-833e-462e-8d3d-7c8e407e8f3aMichael MartinThanks Jay.https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33281/2027-order-of-events/299568Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:fbef182e-6b0d-4e70-a288-ab5fec6d6217Jay EckertHi Michael Martin , the order of events is typically posted six months in advance. The Championship Committee is currently finalizing the OOE for 2027 USMS Spring Nationals. We'll plan to have that published next week.https://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/injuries-illness/13201/swimming-with-parkinson-s-disease/299555Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:22:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2e6c0dc6-9912-43a2-a655-f12c6f2be1cc01JHPI just got diagnosed and trained and coached in Pgh for several years. I am 71 and competed in Nationals. I have not noticed it affecting my swimming but have only had symptoms for 4 months. Thanks for posting. Wendy from Richmond, VA. I train with NOVAhttps://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33282/unofficial-rankingsTue, 13 Oct 2026 21:55:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:eba47be2-609f-476c-8d69-f407483b60c5BettyLWhen will a link for 2026-2027 SCY rankings be posted? I noticed times from some fall meets are in the database and appear for individuals, but the latest SCY rankings available are for 2025-2026https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33281/2027-order-of-eventsTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:31:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:abe62dd8-7f29-46cb-916e-00405b7cd03aMichael MartinWhen will the order of events for the 2027 Short Course nationals be posted?https://community.usms.org/health-and-nutrition/f/health-and-wellness/33205/anyone-ever-dealt-with-cracked-ribs/299541Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:23:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c2e278fb-bc65-4a31-be4d-d8b0bfc2637207156By now, you should be all healed. I've broken ribs at least three time (all doing stupid things). It takes about 6 weeks to heal completely. One set of ribs was so bad, I needed a muslin binder until they set. Hard to breath in one of those. Hope you didn't need to sneeze. I thought I had exploded from the inside after a kerchoo. Hope you are all better.https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33209/gender-and-competition/299535Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:49:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5b893337-d0e5-438e-b02a-1affda79fbc407HCEAbsolutely agree Michael. My question, I am planning next years competition schedule. Nationals are in California and Virginia. Since USMS has not clearly taken a stand a male could swim as an identifying female in California win an age group event and receive the corresponding medal. But their time would not be considered for Top 10.. Since USMS has opted not to take a clear stand on defining what a women is and left the decision to each state jurisdiction.( likely to avoid more lawsuits) I have no interest in spending money to travel to California or Virginia to compete against a male who identifies as a female. My medical background does not define gender by how you feel or identify. There are without a doubt clear differences and advantages that a male has that do not disappear no matter what hormone you are taking. This really should not be this complicated. If anyone is aware of how the genders will be handled in these 2 states for nationals please advise.https://community.usms.org/events/f/pool-events/33209/gender-and-competition/299531Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:17:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:03d03d09-e803-4665-ad21-4a4dde951e50006F3Well said!https://community.usms.org/events/f/usms-national-championship-international-events/33264/usms-national-pool-championship-endurance-event-caps-and-seeding---suggestions-for-improvement/299525Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:42:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:5368f600-c646-44a1-9b36-529a58ef2de2Allen StarkI love your recommendations. In the 200 LCM breaststroke I really like to know who I’m swimming against and have them in the heat with me. If I’m swimming when it’s only seeded by time, I have no idea if the people around me are likely to swim their seed times or how they might be pacing when I’m going against my competition. It’s easier to figure out and a lot more fun