https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/1752/new-users--9000-postsOn or about 7/1/03, we had 5000 posts here. Now we have 9000+. Feel free to use the SEARCH function on this forum-- many people have put a lot of thought and effort into responding to FAQ&#39;s here. Enjoy!en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/7773?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 27 Jul 2003 16:00:40 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2a34e208-f515-4a67-ab50-e6144300d213Former MemberSwimsum is fast, but could Swimsum have caught the tune in two posts? Perhaps if I had started swimming earlier in life, like high school or before. But, alas, I didn&#39;t begin until I was 39. Another factor in my slowness may be my complete lack of hypoxic training. ;)<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7755?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:19:41 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:975731bb-de4d-406e-90c7-3421d76c5e42Former MemberHe likely did. Most do, they just take a few extra moments to absorb the phenomenon that is Ion Beza...<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7735?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:59:13 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ec06381a-7438-4d0d-9307-e6f07273ae18Former MemberOriginally posted by Rob Copeland ... Swimsum named that tune in 3 posts. Swimsum is fast, but could Swimsum have caught the tune in two posts?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7724?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:49:56 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:a65786d5-cecd-4ffc-a1e5-9f704c289b67Rob CopelandIt looks like some swimmers catch on quicker than others:p Swimsum named that tune in 3 posts.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7706?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:16:37 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:6f0912e3-ba96-42db-973a-3a673dde979aFormer MemberOriginally posted by swimsum ... 9) Ion, what the hell are you talking about? ... What? With a paltry 3 posts one can be irreverent towards me? That question should be reserved for advanced users only. Users with at least 250 posts.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7690?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:34:00 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:af55f872-5214-4f14-99c1-cc5734c5506cFormer MemberI almost forgot ... 9) Ion, what the hell are you talking about? (really, thanks for the beer!)<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7676?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:31:32 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:52009210-dfe2-404d-869b-4f400e099b84Former MemberHow about the following: 1) Has anyone here ever bought swim equipment? 2) I&#39;m new to swimming, but ... 3) I&#39;m new to swimming, and just wondering 4) I&#39;m new to swimming ... how should I prepare for my first 67 mile open water race. Oh, and by the way, it&#39;s next week and I already paid my registration fee and everything. 5) Has anyone ever heard of TI? 6) Does anyone here do any dryland training? 7) Breathing during freestyle 8) I think I hurt myself, could anyone here please give me medical advice? Which of your favorites did I miss?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/7664?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 23 Jul 2003 13:27:09 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:dddde9af-f6d0-4a59-a01e-058628b0470cFormer MemberI believe that Jim the webmaster could create a section with Frequently Asked Questions, section that would be in obvious display for newcomers and for veteran users who need a memory refresher. Then, the &#39;Search&#39; function would serve for pointed questions that might have been addressed already.<div style="clear:both;"></div>