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?
Menlo Park Masters in July this year. Swimming outside! What a concept! What a sunburn! Came back to pasty Boston, no one recognized me! I looked like I was a Californian!
Also a group in Arlington, VA, in a rec center, the name of which I don't remember.
Also in NC with UNC Masters, and another group on Erwin Road, in Durham, NC, the name of which I don't remember.
Also with local masters groups in Boston other than MIT (Cambridge, LANES, Boston City Swimmers/BOSY).
I always wondered what "travel permit" meant on that card. Now I do.
Menlo Park Masters in July this year. Swimming outside! What a concept! What a sunburn! Came back to pasty Boston, no one recognized me! I looked like I was a Californian!
Also a group in Arlington, VA, in a rec center, the name of which I don't remember.
Also in NC with UNC Masters, and another group on Erwin Road, in Durham, NC, the name of which I don't remember.
Also with local masters groups in Boston other than MIT (Cambridge, LANES, Boston City Swimmers/BOSY).
I always wondered what "travel permit" meant on that card. Now I do.
