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.
I consider you a semi-expert on this Fort because I know you are in-tune with how you feel and you compete at a pretty high level. Well that and I agree with you. I have more or less changed sports to triathlon and I have lost significant speed in the pool even though I am over all in better shape. My legs are just too tired to swim well.
Yeah, you are a triathlete cause only a triathlete would make this statement. Within 10 seconds of speaking to a group of tris, you will hear one of the four following excuse statements:
I ran yesterday so my swimming today stinks.
I biked yesterday so my swimming stinks today.
I have to save my legs in swimming for the bike and run.
I can't swim hard today as I have a 95 mile ride this afternoon.
Go hard or go home. Stop the excuses.
I consider you a semi-expert on this Fort because I know you are in-tune with how you feel and you compete at a pretty high level. Well that and I agree with you. I have more or less changed sports to triathlon and I have lost significant speed in the pool even though I am over all in better shape. My legs are just too tired to swim well.
Yeah, you are a triathlete cause only a triathlete would make this statement. Within 10 seconds of speaking to a group of tris, you will hear one of the four following excuse statements:
I ran yesterday so my swimming today stinks.
I biked yesterday so my swimming stinks today.
I have to save my legs in swimming for the bike and run.
I can't swim hard today as I have a 95 mile ride this afternoon.
Go hard or go home. Stop the excuses.
