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?
Way way back in 1996 or 1997 I swam with a team at the Skyway Y in St. Paul, MN. I still think of all the clubs I've visited they were the nicest. I'm not sure if they were USMS or not. I had sort of been paddling on my own prior to that but after visiting with this team I knew it was time to join a team here at home.
Way way back in 1996 or 1997 I swam with a team at the Skyway Y in St. Paul, MN. I still think of all the clubs I've visited they were the nicest. I'm not sure if they were USMS or not. I had sort of been paddling on my own prior to that but after visiting with this team I knew it was time to join a team here at home.
