Balancing Running & Swimming

RE: Balancing Running & Swimming

Former Member — Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:02:50 GMT

I started running because of a beating I took from one of my teammates in a small triathlon. As a swimmer, I hated running also. Now I run abot 15 miles a week (5 days a week) and swim 3 times a week. It has not helped or inhibited my swimming. It seems that weightlifting dows a better job. For the problem with pounding the pavement, I run on a treadmill and that is much better on your joints. As a matter of fact, my shin splints have been eliminated by the treadmill.

RE: Balancing Running & Swimming

Former Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:50:13 GMT

I avoid running at all costs. Just too tough on my body. I suggest cycling and weight training as alternatives to pounding the pavement. Just ensure you obtain professional advise on your gym programme. Good luck.

RE: Balancing Running & Swimming

Former Member — Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:04:37 GMT

Hello Shaky, As a former collegiate swimmer and triathlete, now turned back into swimmer, here's my 2 cents. Aerobic conditioning may start to dwindle if there's a bit of lag time (say 48 hours or more between workouts). I would vote for the alternating schedule of swim one day and run the next. Being a swimmer I never did much enjoy the running. After a run I would do dryland workouts that were "sports specific", meaning that any weight training would be geared more towards concentrating on swimming muscles. For about thirty dollars you can purchase a pair of stretch cords, find the nearest door knob and 'swim' all you want. The combination of short runs (3-4 miles) on the off days, and a brief dryland workout should compliment your swimming program nicely. P.S. Morning runs are tough in the Winter. Very hard to get going when it's dark and cold outside. Start out slow and save the stretching for later when the muscles are warm, Or try going at the end of the day when the legs are more limber. I thought only water polo was a contact sport.