Does cross-training with running help swimming?

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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  • Former Member
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    Is cross training only swimming running and cycling? It seems that we forget the chin ups, the rowing, rope climbing, the medicine ball, kyaking and all the other sports. If you don't have water to train in you had better do something else. I would rather do the swimming but it was not allways available.
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  • Former Member
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    Is cross training only swimming running and cycling? It seems that we forget the chin ups, the rowing, rope climbing, the medicine ball, kyaking and all the other sports. If you don't have water to train in you had better do something else. I would rather do the swimming but it was not allways available.
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