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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Runners use their quadriceps and hamstrings as do swimmers. It would seem to me that running would increase the production of ATP which would benefit you in the pool. Same goes for cycling, I think the same muscle groups are used in that sport as well. I have seen many a triathlete jump into the pool with piss poor form but have endurance like nobodies business. The most likely explanation is that their ability to produce ATP has been increased from the running and cycling they do.
Runners use their quadriceps and hamstrings as do swimmers. It would seem to me that running would increase the production of ATP which would benefit you in the pool. Same goes for cycling, I think the same muscle groups are used in that sport as well. I have seen many a triathlete jump into the pool with piss poor form but have endurance like nobodies business. The most likely explanation is that their ability to produce ATP has been increased from the running and cycling they do.
