Though I frequently rave about my semi-national health club chain for its workout benefits when I travel, nothing comes close to what I consider the #1 benefit of USMS: dropping in for workouts in random cities around the US. In the last 3 years, I've swum with teams in over 20 different pools (forums.usms.org/blog.php, many times for free, always with a hearty welcome and a great workout. I've swum in some of the 'storied' pools of our nation, with some of USMS' legendary coaches and teams, and met some neat people across the land.
If you're not taking advantage of this benefit, do so on your next trip. You won't be disappointed. If you're part of a Masters team that hasn't recently updated your website or info on http://www.usms.org/placswim/, do so and enjoy some friendly visitors.
What's your favorite drop-in swim experience?
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I love dropping in with teams while I'm out of town, I've gotten to swim with all kinds of cool people! Through the forums, my blog, facebook and twitter I've managed to put together aquatic outings all over the place. Whenever I'm out of town for an extended period of time the first thing I do is start looking for somewhere to swim.
Off the top of my head I've swam with Mountain View Masters, SCAQ, Mission Viejo Nadadores, Schroeder Aquatics, Elmbrook Masters, Oconomowoc Masters, SW Y Masters, SwimMAC, and I've had some good swims with random masters in a non-team set up and down the California coast, in Illinois, and Virginia. Everyone is always super nice and I always have a good time... which reminds me I need to find an excuse to drop in with someone new soon!
On my last trip, I got to meet/swim with/float around/hang out with lots of friends and acquaintances from this forum and others at La Jolla, Longbeach, Pismo Beach, Santa Cruz and SF... it was a whirlwind tour, but so worth it.
It was good seeing you on your way through Pismo Beach! I'm glad I got in on the California Coast tour!
I love dropping in with teams while I'm out of town, I've gotten to swim with all kinds of cool people! Through the forums, my blog, facebook and twitter I've managed to put together aquatic outings all over the place. Whenever I'm out of town for an extended period of time the first thing I do is start looking for somewhere to swim.
Off the top of my head I've swam with Mountain View Masters, SCAQ, Mission Viejo Nadadores, Schroeder Aquatics, Elmbrook Masters, Oconomowoc Masters, SW Y Masters, SwimMAC, and I've had some good swims with random masters in a non-team set up and down the California coast, in Illinois, and Virginia. Everyone is always super nice and I always have a good time... which reminds me I need to find an excuse to drop in with someone new soon!
On my last trip, I got to meet/swim with/float around/hang out with lots of friends and acquaintances from this forum and others at La Jolla, Longbeach, Pismo Beach, Santa Cruz and SF... it was a whirlwind tour, but so worth it.
It was good seeing you on your way through Pismo Beach! I'm glad I got in on the California Coast tour!
