Running. Does it help your swimming or is it an interesting diversion? A lot of people here seem to cross train with running. (Some are obviously triathletes). USS teams now have their swimmers running. But does running really help swimming?
For me, I'm not so sure. I think it helps a bit on the cardio side and may build leg strength. I do it to tighten everything up, because I like being outside and it gives my shoulders a break. But I'm not sure I wouldn't be better off with more pool time if my body could take it.
I started running for the first time in my life this past January and have noticed a marked improvement in my swimming, especially distance events or high yardage sets with short rest. I also have noticed improved agility. I was a doofus out of the water. I think cross training is the way to go. Plus, it provides a nice diversity of exercise routine.
Then again, there are some who only swim and only swim the same workout over and over and over, and are at the elite level.
I started running for the first time in my life this past January and have noticed a marked improvement in my swimming, especially distance events or high yardage sets with short rest. I also have noticed improved agility. I was a doofus out of the water. I think cross training is the way to go. Plus, it provides a nice diversity of exercise routine.
Then again, there are some who only swim and only swim the same workout over and over and over, and are at the elite level.
