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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i'm not his coach, so I have no idea. However, I would say if it's working for him, he should keep doing it. if he cuts all that extra stuff out, he will have to make some serious changes to his current swimming program. I am not so sure if he could gain back what's lossed from dropping the cross training.
If it's not broke, don't fix it.
i'm not his coach, so I have no idea. However, I would say if it's working for him, he should keep doing it. if he cuts all that extra stuff out, he will have to make some serious changes to his current swimming program. I am not so sure if he could gain back what's lossed from dropping the cross training.
If it's not broke, don't fix it.
