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.
Who are the tri guys/girls? I assumed you weren't because you were asking for their input. I'm not a triathlete, but I am a swimmer sprinter/LSD runner. I said earlier that I don't think running transfers to swimming much for me. However, having given up running for a week or so to get ready for a meet and then doing a couple of sub-par backstroke starts, I may rethink that. Maybe my running legs help my starts. Or maybe I'm just superstitious...
Well I am one. I didn't ask for triathletes' input, maybe you misread.
I'm a USAT certified triathlon coach and a triathlete. Triathletes are not always well respected in single sport circles so I dont run around advertising it.
Who are the tri guys/girls? I assumed you weren't because you were asking for their input. I'm not a triathlete, but I am a swimmer sprinter/LSD runner. I said earlier that I don't think running transfers to swimming much for me. However, having given up running for a week or so to get ready for a meet and then doing a couple of sub-par backstroke starts, I may rethink that. Maybe my running legs help my starts. Or maybe I'm just superstitious...
Well I am one. I didn't ask for triathletes' input, maybe you misread.
I'm a USAT certified triathlon coach and a triathlete. Triathletes are not always well respected in single sport circles so I dont run around advertising it.
