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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Lisa, what are your events?
I still think the best way to get a better kick and a stronger underwater kick is by getting in the water and kicking and going to weight room and lifting, not running.
my events are 100/200 back....100 fly....100/200 IM. I rely heavily on my underwater work, which in turn leads to endurance so i can survive the whole event after so much underwater fly. I kick a lot during practice, but for me, and this is me personally, that extra work by running or in the weight room has helped. that's just me and my experience. to each his - or her - own. :cool:
Lisa, what are your events?
I still think the best way to get a better kick and a stronger underwater kick is by getting in the water and kicking and going to weight room and lifting, not running.
my events are 100/200 back....100 fly....100/200 IM. I rely heavily on my underwater work, which in turn leads to endurance so i can survive the whole event after so much underwater fly. I kick a lot during practice, but for me, and this is me personally, that extra work by running or in the weight room has helped. that's just me and my experience. to each his - or her - own. :cool:
