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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if you're asking ME - i say yes. if you're asking terry laughlin, he says no. if you ask aquageek, he says yes. leslie is on the fence (i think). george says yes.
Like I said, if it works for you, do it. Obviously if you're doing it and you like it and you feel like it helps your level of fitness, your leg strength, your aerobic endurance, your heart, stamina, whatever your reason that you think you are benefiting from - do it. It's certainly not going to HURT you. How can it not help you? If you're doing anything that will benefit your endurance, stamina, strength - that will help you in the pool.
if you're asking ME - i say yes. if you're asking terry laughlin, he says no. if you ask aquageek, he says yes. leslie is on the fence (i think). george says yes.
Like I said, if it works for you, do it. Obviously if you're doing it and you like it and you feel like it helps your level of fitness, your leg strength, your aerobic endurance, your heart, stamina, whatever your reason that you think you are benefiting from - do it. It's certainly not going to HURT you. How can it not help you? If you're doing anything that will benefit your endurance, stamina, strength - that will help you in the pool.
