USMS would like feedback on the May/June issue of SWIM Magazine. Your comments may help us improve future issues. Your input is valuable, whether you're pointing out strengths or areas for improvement. This thread will be reviewed by Bill Volckening, USMS SWIM Magazine Editor, and the USMS Communications Committee.
Suggested topics include:
Which articles do you like or dislike? Why?
Suggestions for articles that would you like to see added.
Suggestions for articles that you would like to see removed.
Suggestions for improving articles in the magazine.
Comments regarding design, layout, graphic appeal and photography.
Thanks in advance.
Hugh Moore
Chair, USMS Communications Committee
Parents
Former Member
I agree with what breastroker said. In addition, I liked the article on open water training in a pool - seasonal advice, especially for us Canucks who still have very cold ocean temperatures in May...
In general, I really like SWIM. It does tend to focus on the elite swimmer, which is inspiring on one hand but deflating on the other. A bit more balance towards the non-top ten type swimmers would be appreciated - maybe features on "typical" clubs of small, medium and large size; new clubs; coaching profiles; etc.
Some other ideas for future issues:
•common swimming injuries/conditions - prevention, treatment, swimming through them, etc.
•coaching perspective: planning a year's training (guest article by emmet?)
•some Canadian coverage...we swim up here, too!
•crosstraining articles...how to make your running compliment your swim training, for example
•stretching techniques, philosophies, etc.
Keep up the good work; I look forward to the next issue!
I agree with what breastroker said. In addition, I liked the article on open water training in a pool - seasonal advice, especially for us Canucks who still have very cold ocean temperatures in May...
In general, I really like SWIM. It does tend to focus on the elite swimmer, which is inspiring on one hand but deflating on the other. A bit more balance towards the non-top ten type swimmers would be appreciated - maybe features on "typical" clubs of small, medium and large size; new clubs; coaching profiles; etc.
Some other ideas for future issues:
•common swimming injuries/conditions - prevention, treatment, swimming through them, etc.
•coaching perspective: planning a year's training (guest article by emmet?)
•some Canadian coverage...we swim up here, too!
•crosstraining articles...how to make your running compliment your swim training, for example
•stretching techniques, philosophies, etc.
Keep up the good work; I look forward to the next issue!
