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.
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I agree with TI Devil, cross training can benefit your swimming and might just prevent you from getting burned out due to monotonous swimming and clock watching.
However, everybody is different and some might be better off staying in the pool. I am not much of a runner so any cross training for me would have to come in the form of cycling I guess. Of course, that would require me to have time do perform said activity!
I agree with TI Devil, cross training can benefit your swimming and might just prevent you from getting burned out due to monotonous swimming and clock watching.
However, everybody is different and some might be better off staying in the pool. I am not much of a runner so any cross training for me would have to come in the form of cycling I guess. Of course, that would require me to have time do perform said activity!
