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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When I swam my last collegiate race in '84...I took a few years off...and re-emerged as a triathlete. :eek: After our town built a YMCA 6 years ago...the triathlon days are history.
(I still think running is a good cross training endeavor though.) There's a big difference between plopping into the pool at the start...versus entering the water at warp speed because your legs are so strong.
When I swam my last collegiate race in '84...I took a few years off...and re-emerged as a triathlete. :eek: After our town built a YMCA 6 years ago...the triathlon days are history.
(I still think running is a good cross training endeavor though.) There's a big difference between plopping into the pool at the start...versus entering the water at warp speed because your legs are so strong.
