WRITING SAMPLES by Susan Dawson-Cook, M.S.
         
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
 
         
Events
Health & Fitness
Personal Essay
Profiles
Scientific
Swimming
Travel
     
     

Susan Dawson-Cook, swimmer, triathlete and freelance writer

 
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.
 
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.
 
Events
"2008 Exotic Ocean Swims." USMS Swimmer, January/February, 2008.
"A Promising Beginning." Tail Winds, November/December, 2007.
 
Health and Fitness
"Balancing Your Body," Tail Winds, September/October, 2008.
"Bringing Balance to Life." American Fitness, September/October, 2008.
"Revolutionize Your Body." American Fitness, May/June, 2008.
"2008 Exotic Ocean Swims." USMS Swimmer, January/February, 2008.
"Outdoor Exercise Can Be a Meditation." Tucson Green, February, 2008.
"Yamuna Body Rolling." American Fitness, 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.
"Hiking the Inca Trail." Tail Winds, August/September, 2006.
"Dance for Health." Fitness Plus, January, 2006.
"Creativity Movement." Fitness Plus, February, 2006.
"Fine Tuning with Feldenkrais." Tail Winds, October/November, 2006.
"Mountain Biking Adventure in Peru." Tail Winds, December 2005/January 2006.
"Yoga for Skiers." Fitness Plus, December, 2005.
 
Personal Essay
"Running in Prague." Tail Winds, March/April, 2008
"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.
 
Profiles
"The Ice Man Climbeth." Tail Winds, January/February, 2008.
"El Tour's Real Heroes." Tail Winds, November/December, 2007.
"A Promising Beginning." Tail Winds, November/December, 2007.
"Now That's Real Cross Country." Tail Winds, July/August, 2007.
 
Scientific
"Insects are More Friend Than Pest." Tucson Green, July, 2008
"Life in Balance, Sustainability in Practice." Tucson Green, December, 2007.
"In-home Luxury Enhances Quality of Life." Arizona Daily Star, October 10, 2005.
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.
 
Swimming
"Are You on a Training Plateau?" USMS Swimmer, September/October, 2008.
"The Lure of Open Water," Tail Winds, September/October, 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.
"2008 Exotic Ocean Swims." USMS Swimmer, January/February, 2008.
 
Travel
"Running in Prague." Tail Winds, March/April, 2008
"2008 Exotic Ocean Swims." USMS Swimmer, January/February, 2008.
"Hiking the Inca Trail." Tail Winds, August/September, 2006.
"Utah at Its Best," Fitness Plus, March, 2006.
"The Curse of the Ice Maiden." Tail Winds, April/May, 2006
"Mountain Biking Adventure in Peru." Tail Winds, December 2005/January 2006.
"Gateway to Machu Picchu." Arizona Daily Star, May 29, 2005.