Publications

2024

“Hampstead Heath Ponds: Where Nature and Water Lovers Connect.” The Desert Leaf. February, 2024.

2023

Physical Therapists Help Swimmers Return to Race Ready After Surgery.” USMS Swimmer online articles. June 6, 2023.

“The Chill and Warmth of Aravaipa Creek.” The Desert Leaf. December, 2023.

2022
Nadando con Delfines. October 11, 2022. Corazon del Oro Communications, LLC.

Swimming with Dolphins. August 9, 2022. Corazon del Oro Communications, LLC.

The Secret for Living a Better Life as You Age.” Swimmer online articles. August 19, 2022.

How to Find Joy in Racing if You’re Struggling.” Swimmer online articles. March 14, 2022.

Get Results With Suspension Training.” Swimmer. January-February, 2022.

2022 Spring Nationals: Get Ready to Swim Fast in San Antonio.” Swimmer online articles. January 11, 2022.

2021

“How Swimmers Can Alleviate a Hunched Spine.” Swimmer online articles. September 17, 2021.

“Four Secrets to Keep You Lean and Mean.” Swimmer online articles. August 11, 2021.

6 Yoga Poses for Swimmers.” Swimmer. January-February, 2021.

How to do Cold Open Water Swimming Safely.” Swimmer online articles. published May 5, 2021.

Fitter Than Ever at 50 and Beyond. June 30, 2021. Corazon del Oro Communications, LLC.

2020

TRX Suspension Training: How to Improve Flexibility and Balance.” Swimmer online articles. published October 29, 2020.

TRX Suspension Training: Building Core and Major Muscles Strength.” Swimmer online articles. published October 29, 2020.

Functional Strength Workouts Get You Race-Ready at Home.” Swimmer online articles. published October 29, 2020.

Want to Swim? Try these Backyard Above-Ground Swimming Pool Ideas.” Swimmer online articles. published May 14, 2020.

How Top Masters Swimmers are Spending Their Time Out of the Water.” Swimmer online articles. published May 6, 2020.

A Yoga Practice to Make You Sweat.” Swimmer online articles. published April 4, 2020.

Fish-Out-Of-Water Yoga Practice.” Swimmer online articles. published April 7, 2020.

Yoga Poses to Improve Flexibility.” Swimmer online articles. published April 4, 2020.

Follow This Yoga Nidra Script to Relax.” Swimmer online articles. published April 1, 2020.

Three Yoga Breathing Practices to Melt Away Tension.” Swimmer online articles. published April 1, 2020.

2019

Finding New Friends in the Open Water.” Swimmer online. published May 10, 2019.

2018

“Vacation Rx: How Time at the Beach Can Heal.” Migraine Again. published January 21, 2018.

“How to Use Mindfulness for Migraine Relief.” Migraine Again. published online February 3, 2018.

“The Best Way to Relieve Stress and Migraine. One Step at a Time.” Migraine Again. published online January 6, 2018.

“Vitamin D and Migraine: Can the Sunshine Vitamin Help?” Migraine Again. published online June 18, 2018.

“Three Yoga Poses for Better Shoulder Health.” Swimmer online.  June 30, 2018.

“Three Yoga Poses for Better Posture.” Swimmer online. June 1, 2018.

“Three Yoga Poses for a Better Kick.” Swimmer online. published on August 15, 2018.

“Three Yoga Poses to Relieve Discomfort in the Neck and Shoulders.” Swimmer. published September 17, 2018.

“Three Yoga Poses for Spinal Health.” Swimmer.  published October 15, 2018.

2017

Fitter Than Ever at 40 and Beyond. 2017. Corazon del Oro Communications, LLC.

2016

“CEU: Feeding the Athlete.” American Fitness. Winter, 2016.

“Active Vacations: Swimming in the Greek Islands.” American Fitness. Spring, 2016.

CEU: Suspension Training for Older Adults.” American Fitness. Summer, 2016.

Alleviate Annoying Goggle Headaches.” Swimmer. January 18, 2016.

2015

“Grounding Readers in a Sense of Place.” Romance Writers Report. April, 2015.

“Swimmers Strive and Inspire in Geneva, Ohio.” Swimmer. September/October, 2015.

“Victory in San Antonio.” Swimmer. July/August, 2015.

“The Harmful Effects of Excessive Exercise.” American Fitness. May/June, 2015.

“Active Vacations: Bicycling Through the Swiss Alps.” American Fitness. January/February, 2015.

“If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit…Try Different Lacing.” American Fitness. September/October, 2015.

“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Exercise: Creating a Safe Environment.

American Fitness. March/April, 2015.

2014

“AFAA Presents.” American Fitness. May/June, 2014

“Capture the Entrepreneurial Spirit.” American Fitness. March/April, 2014

“Hyponatremia.” American Fitness. January/February, 2014.

2013

“Swimming in the OC.” Swimmer. November/December, 2013.”Self-Care May Increase Career Longevity.” American Fitness. November/December, 2013.”Creating an Effective Website.” Romance Writer’s Report. October, 2013.”Work It Out: Steering Clear From a Real Pain in the Back.” American Fitness.May/June, 2013. (This issue received a Maggie award for Special Interest/Trade)
“CEU: The Shoulder Complex.” (with Jeffrey M. Woods, MSPT, COMT, CSCS, CFT). American Fitness. March/April, 2013.”Avoiding Too Much Too Soon.” Journal. January, 2013.
2011
“2011 Summer Nationals: Fast Swimming Southern Style.” Swimmer. November/December, 2011.
“Competition and Vacation: A Winning Combination.” American Fitness. September/October, 2011.
“”Maria Browning: Discipline and Drive.” American Fitness. September/October, 2011.
“Dara Torres: Setting Her Sights on Gold…Not Old.” American Fitness. July/August, 2011.
“Aqua Zumba.” American Fitness. July/August, 2011.
“Summer Nationals Preview: Say ‘Yes’ to Swimming, Outdoor Recreation and College Town Socializing.” Swimmer. May/June, 2011.
“CEU: How’s Your Posture?” American Fitness. May/June, 2011.
“Triathletes Improve Motivation and Results with a Coach.” Tail Winds. May/June, 2011.
“Champion Mountain Biker Krista Park Remains Humble, Enjoys Helping Kids.” Tail Winds. May/June, 2011.
“Swimming Vacations.” Tail Winds. May/June, 2011.
“Rebounding.” American Fitness. March/April, 2011.
“Fran Crippen: A Reflection on his Life, Death, and Open Water Swimming Safety.”Tail Winds. January/February, 2011.
“Swimming for a Cause.” Swimmer. January/February 2011.
2010
“Return of the Muscle Car.” Desert Leaf. December, 2010.
“La Jolla Swim: Frigid Conditions Make Race More About Survival than Finish Times.”Tail Winds. November/December, 2010.
“Poor Vision Doesn’t Cramp Nesbit’s Passion for Cycling and Helping Others.” Tail Winds. November/December, 2010.
“El Tour de Tucson: A Bailey Family Tradition.” Tail Winds. November/December, 2010.
“A Caribbean Medley of Racing and Fun.” Swimmer. November/December, 2010.
“Melt Away Pain.” American Fitness. November/December, 2010.
“Stress Fractures: Finding Solutions for this Occupational Hazard.” American Fitness, September/October, 2010.
“Home Pool Workout.” Tail Winds. September/October, 2010.
“The Iron Nun: Sister Madonna Buder, 80, Finds Spiritual Connection Through Triathlon.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2010.
“Team Colleen’s Domestiques.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2010.
“El Tour Adventure Run/Walk.” Tail Winds. September/October, 2010.
“Local Talent: Custom Bicycle Builders Who Call Arizona Home.” Tail Winds. September/October, 2010.
“Total Immersion Swimming.” American Fitness. July/August, 2010.
“Jukari Fit to Fly.” American Fitness, July/August, 2010.
:”Elephant Head Mountain Bike Challenge: Adventure, Beautiful Scenery and More.”Tail Winds. July/August, 2010.
“Ben’s Bells Adds Murals to Spread Message of Kindness.” Tail Winds. July/August, 2010.
“Swimmers Forego Lane Lines; Dive In To Open Water Series.” Tail Winds, July/August, 2010.
“Fitness Craze.” The Desert Leaf. July, 2010.
“Drums Alive.” American Fitness, May/June, 2010.
“Volunteer Vacations Abroad.” The Desert Leaf. May, 2010.
“Fitness Teaching Vacation: Get the Best of Both Worlds in Cancun.” American Fitness, March/April, 2010.
“Brad Gorman Memorial Bike Trailhead.” Tail Winds. Marcy/April, 2010.
“Why Triathletes Need Masters Swimming Workouts.” Tail Winds, January/February, 2010.
“Sedona: Where Each Layer of Rock is a Slice of Heaven.” Tail Winds, January/February, 2010.
“Red Rock State Park: Endless Options Including a Mellow Loop for the Less Adventurous.”Tail Winds, January/February, 2010.
“Chi Running: Getting Smarter About How You Move.” American Fitness,January/February, 2010.
2009
“Competition Can Be the Carrot.” Desert Leaf, December, 2009.
“Gifts to Get Fit.” Desert Leaf, December, 2009.
“Balance Your Body: Feel the Flow of Fluidity.” American Fitness, November/December, 2009.
“Treasure in the Mountains.” USMS Swimmer, November/December, 2009.
“Lactate Clearance Tests.” USMS Swimmer, September/October, 2009.
“The Qigong Getaway.” American Fitness, September/October, 2009.
“Summertime Chill.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2009.
“Bread Begets Bread.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2009.
“Cochise Classic Honors Curtis Foster.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2009.
“RAAM-Rodding in Tucson.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2009.
“Work, Family, Swimming: How Five Swimmers Do the Balancing Act.” USMS Swimmer, July/August, 2009.
“Going with the Flow.” American Fitness, July/August, 2009.
“Chasing What Falls from the Sky.” The Desert Leaf, July/August, 2009.
“Keeping Fit in Troubled Times.” Tail Winds, July/August, 2009.
“The Short Arm of the Law.” Tail Winds, July/August, 2009.
“Swimming for Glory.” Tail Winds, July/August, 2009.
“Rugger Finds the Water Just Fine.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2009.
“Dr. Dan McGehee: Distance Cycling Phenomenon Recognized as Dedication Recipient.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2009.
“Helping the Planet, One Marathon at a Time.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2009.
“Living Bicycle Love.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2009.
“2009 Dedication Recipient Refuses to Let Cancer Slow Her Down.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2009.
“Alcohol and Swimming: Defining the Limits of Moderation for an Elite Athlete.” USMS Swimmer, May/June, 2009.
“The Burn Behind the Workout.” American Fitness, May/June, 2009.
“Sun Shines on Polar Bear Classic Swimmers,” Tail Winds, March/April, 2009.
“Amazing Aimee.” USMS Swimmer, March/April, 2009.
“Pool of Inspiration,” American Fitness, March/April, 2009.
“The Way of the Samurai.” American Fitness, January/February, 2009.
“Zip Lines Offer an Aerial Experience Unlike Any Other,” Tail Winds, January/February, 2009.
2008
“Beneficiaries of This Year’s El Tour: Tu Nidito, Tail Winds, September/October, 2008.
“The Lure of Open Water,” Tail Winds, September/October, 2008.
“Balancing Your Body,” Tail Winds, September/October, 2008.
“Are You on a Training Plateau?” USMS Swimmer, September/October, 2008.
“Bringing Balance to Life.” American Fitness, September/October, 2008.
“Insects are More Friend Than Pest.” Tucson Green, July, 2008.
“Treadmill for Swimmers.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2008.
“Taking on the Open Ocean.” Tail Winds, May/June, 2008.
“Like Ducks to Water: Masters Swimmers Define the Term ‘Friendly Competition.'” Tail Winds, May/June, 2008.
“Swimming in Uncharted Waters: 10K Swimmers to Compete in Olympic Paddling Venue.” USMS Swimmer, May/June, 2008.
“Revolutionize Your Body.” American Fitness, May/June, 2008.
“Try a Tri.” Tail Winds, March/April, 2008.
“Running in Prague.” Tail Winds, March/April, 2008
“2008 Exotic Ocean Swims.” USMS Swimmer, January/February, 2008.
“The Ice Man Climbeth.” Tail Winds, January/February, 2008.
“Outdoor Exercise Can Be a Meditation.” Tucson Green, February, 2008.
2007
“Life in Balance, Sustainability in Practice.” Tucson Green, December, 2007.
“Yamuna Body Rolling.” American Fitness, November/December, 2007.
“El Tour’s Real Heroes.” Tail Winds, November/December, 2007.
“A Promising Beginning.” Tail Winds, November/December, 2007.
“Yoga Can Help Prevent Injuries, Give You a Competitive Edge and Help You Stay Calm.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2007.
“Don’t Forget to Stretch.” Tail Winds, September/October, 2007.
“The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Movement: Move with Ease.” American Fitness, September/October, 2007.
“Now That’s Real Cross Country.” Tail Winds, July/August, 2007.
“Trial by Triathlon.” Tail Winds, June, 2007.
“Why Wait?” Tail Winds, June, 2007.
“A Fine Valentine Gift.” Tail Winds, April/May, 2007.
“Race of Decision.” Tail Winds, February/March, 2007.
“Rough Water Revival.” Tail Winds, February/March, 2007.
2006
“Hiking the Inca Trail.” Tail Winds, August/September, 2006.
“Dance for Health.” Fitness Plus, January, 2006.
“Creativity Movement.” Fitness Plus, February, 2006.
“Utah at Its Best,” Fitness Plus, March, 2006.
“The Curse of the Ice Maiden.” Tail Winds, April/May, 2006
“Fine Tuning with Feldenkrais.” Tail Winds, October/November, 2006.
“Mountain Biking Adventure in Peru.” Tail Winds, December 2005/January 2006.
2005
“Yoga for Skiers.” Fitness Plus, December, 2005.
“In-home Luxury Enhances Quality of Life.” Arizona Daily Star, October 10, 2005.
“Gateway to Machu Picchu.” Arizona Daily Star, May 29, 2005.
1994
Dawson, Susan. The Occurrence of Gold at the Bajo de la Alumbrera Porphyry Copper-Gold Deposit, Northwestern Argentina. Master’s Thesis, University of Arizona, 1994.

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