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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You are right Gull
May be I should have said running only for cross training is not the way to go. I still think my running up the ski hill helped keep me fit when a pool was not available but there are other things we can do which I mentioned. The runs up the hill included a lot of scambling also and I did not just run.
I entered a race down the Saguenay River 28 miles. Came 3rd after being out of the water from November til July 1st race date July 9th or 10th. I guess my posts should not have mentioned other activities. Running was only a minor part of what I did.
I should be fined by the post police.
You are right Gull
May be I should have said running only for cross training is not the way to go. I still think my running up the ski hill helped keep me fit when a pool was not available but there are other things we can do which I mentioned. The runs up the hill included a lot of scambling also and I did not just run.
I entered a race down the Saguenay River 28 miles. Came 3rd after being out of the water from November til July 1st race date July 9th or 10th. I guess my posts should not have mentioned other activities. Running was only a minor part of what I did.
I should be fined by the post police.
