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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Sorry, Kevin. This is Ian's workout:
At the University of Texas, Crocker notched world records in the 100-meter, 50-meter butterfly, and 4x100-meter medley relay. His week mixes 18 hours of pool time with strength training.
THE PROGRAM: Three mornings a week, Crocker swims 2,000 yards, followed by an hour of sprints and stamina drills. Then he muscles through his weight training, which targets every major muscle group in his body. Tuesday and Thursday, his afternoon practice consists of a three-mile run, a series of push-ups, pull-ups, and jumping drills, and an evil exercise called "wheels." For this one, Crocker lies facedown on a rolling sled and, using his arms, pulls himself up a ramp at the football stadium. Monday through Friday, he ends his day with a repeat of his pool workout.
outside.away.com/.../crocker_krummenacker_blanton.html
Each athlete on this link is a professional athlete and each one cross trains. In fact, the specialist featured on the site says it is important to keep weight training up all season to maintain strength.
Sorry, Kevin. This is Ian's workout:
At the University of Texas, Crocker notched world records in the 100-meter, 50-meter butterfly, and 4x100-meter medley relay. His week mixes 18 hours of pool time with strength training.
THE PROGRAM: Three mornings a week, Crocker swims 2,000 yards, followed by an hour of sprints and stamina drills. Then he muscles through his weight training, which targets every major muscle group in his body. Tuesday and Thursday, his afternoon practice consists of a three-mile run, a series of push-ups, pull-ups, and jumping drills, and an evil exercise called "wheels." For this one, Crocker lies facedown on a rolling sled and, using his arms, pulls himself up a ramp at the football stadium. Monday through Friday, he ends his day with a repeat of his pool workout.
outside.away.com/.../crocker_krummenacker_blanton.html
Each athlete on this link is a professional athlete and each one cross trains. In fact, the specialist featured on the site says it is important to keep weight training up all season to maintain strength.
