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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WOW old post but I must say...
For someone who just started swimming at 38 (11 months ago), I am in need of a way to increase my cardio capacity in the pool (without having to swim 5 hrs a day) to where I can sprint with more than just a two beat kick for more than 50yds at a time without reverting back to 2 beat just to keep going. Most of my masters training is done with a 2 beat because as soon as I really engage my legs, my hr goes through the roof and fatigue sets in fast. We'll do from 3300 to 5300 yds every session and I keep up with the 2 beat.
Sets like 20 x 50y sprint are doable as long as I have enough recovery time between but it's too long. SO a few days ago I started running. I have the same problem running so I know I've found my weakness in the water, using my legs. I'm going to use running to increase stamina with my legs and improve my cardio performance on the 'between-masters' days. I'll repost here if it helps.
WOW old post but I must say...
For someone who just started swimming at 38 (11 months ago), I am in need of a way to increase my cardio capacity in the pool (without having to swim 5 hrs a day) to where I can sprint with more than just a two beat kick for more than 50yds at a time without reverting back to 2 beat just to keep going. Most of my masters training is done with a 2 beat because as soon as I really engage my legs, my hr goes through the roof and fatigue sets in fast. We'll do from 3300 to 5300 yds every session and I keep up with the 2 beat.
Sets like 20 x 50y sprint are doable as long as I have enough recovery time between but it's too long. SO a few days ago I started running. I have the same problem running so I know I've found my weakness in the water, using my legs. I'm going to use running to increase stamina with my legs and improve my cardio performance on the 'between-masters' days. I'll repost here if it helps.
