| LaneMate

Nov-Dec 2026

Thank You

Longtime contributors reflect on writing for SWIMMER magazine, celebrating its supportive community and impact. Experts across journalism, physical therapy, strength coaching, and nutrition share how sharing specialized advice, inspirational member profiles, and personal journeys enriched both readers and their own lives.

By USMS

Thank You for Reading

After 21 years, SWIMMER magazine is ending its regularly published print edition. Editor-in-chief Daniel Paulling expresses gratitude to readers, contributors, and editorial staff while announcing a shift toward digital written and video content to serve members and attract new audiences.

By Daniel Paulling

How to Do a Great Freestyle Pull

This instructional guide details how to execute an effective freestyle pull by establishing an early vertical forearm, applying backward pressure, and accelerating through to the hip. It outlines five practical drills—including wall pulls, single-arm power pulls, and paddle variations—to build propulsion and technique.

By Andrew Sheaff

Swimming to France

Writer David McGlynn details his successful, four-year preparation and 11-hour, 17-minute unassisted swim across the English Channel. Guided by experienced crew members and pilot Rob Thompson, he overcame turbulent seas, shipping lanes, jellyfish, and shifting currents to complete the 20-plus-mile crossing.