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.
cant we all just get along?
i'll tell a joke:
what did the snail say after he climbed on the turtle's back to cross the road?
It lools like nobody else is interested in the answer, so tell me.
As far as running for cross training, I would venture an opinion that there is some aerobic benefit but the other physical benefits are minimal. As a former runner (who quit 20 years ago after competing for the previous 20), I feel that the only real benefit to my swimming was the mental toughness I developed while a runner.
cant we all just get along?
i'll tell a joke:
what did the snail say after he climbed on the turtle's back to cross the road?
It lools like nobody else is interested in the answer, so tell me.
As far as running for cross training, I would venture an opinion that there is some aerobic benefit but the other physical benefits are minimal. As a former runner (who quit 20 years ago after competing for the previous 20), I feel that the only real benefit to my swimming was the mental toughness I developed while a runner.
