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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For me, the biggest benefit of cross training is keeping my interest in swimming high by diversifying my workouts.
me too, plus you can wake up at 5:55, out the door at 6:00, have a great 45 minute run, in the shower at 6:50 out the door again at 7:05. No driving to the pool, changing in and out of a swimsuit, using public showers etc...
For me, the biggest benefit of cross training is keeping my interest in swimming high by diversifying my workouts.
me too, plus you can wake up at 5:55, out the door at 6:00, have a great 45 minute run, in the shower at 6:50 out the door again at 7:05. No driving to the pool, changing in and out of a swimsuit, using public showers etc...
