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
    Former Member
    The main reason I did so well in that race is I used man tan all over my body. I placed it on my face with my googles on so everyone would think I had been swimming outdoors and they could see my gogle marks. I had done thousands of situps, the wall pulleys and dryland circuit training. I had lost weight and looked very fit. Cliff Lumsden's wife told everybody look out for George he is in shape.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    The main reason I did so well in that race is I used man tan all over my body. I placed it on my face with my googles on so everyone would think I had been swimming outdoors and they could see my gogle marks. I had done thousands of situps, the wall pulleys and dryland circuit training. I had lost weight and looked very fit. Cliff Lumsden's wife told everybody look out for George he is in shape.
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