Does cross-training with running help swimming?

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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    How many doctors actually know anything about conditioning the body for swimming. Can he tell you how to get rid of runner's kick in swimming. Does the doctor recommend running backwards, this happens to be the way to eliminate runner's kick when you swim.
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  • Former Member
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    How many doctors actually know anything about conditioning the body for swimming. Can he tell you how to get rid of runner's kick in swimming. Does the doctor recommend running backwards, this happens to be the way to eliminate runner's kick when you swim.
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