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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@ Chris
Yep, I totally agree that I would not give up 2x days in the water but I would do it in addition or with a dry land routine... I mentioned this in an earlier post. Running sprints is ONE dry-land component that can help build explosive power for starts and turns as well as core strength. Since the question was about running, that was the main focus of my comments. I did mention other exercises like box jumps/plyo for the same thing. You do have to do a ton of core stab (with cross motion) with sprints so its a good bang for your buck if you are healthy enough to add them to your routine.
@ Chris
Yep, I totally agree that I would not give up 2x days in the water but I would do it in addition or with a dry land routine... I mentioned this in an earlier post. Running sprints is ONE dry-land component that can help build explosive power for starts and turns as well as core strength. Since the question was about running, that was the main focus of my comments. I did mention other exercises like box jumps/plyo for the same thing. You do have to do a ton of core stab (with cross motion) with sprints so its a good bang for your buck if you are healthy enough to add them to your routine.
