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.
Well the converse isn't true: I've been swimming for a year and a half now and I can't run (trot) more than a few hundred yards. But my swimming has gotten faster and I can swim longer that when I started.
Although.... from working on kicking my bird legs are showing some slight sign of
muscle.
Re; George's post, by my read he says you can go fast even if heavy.
Well the converse isn't true: I've been swimming for a year and a half now and I can't run (trot) more than a few hundred yards. But my swimming has gotten faster and I can swim longer that when I started.
Although.... from working on kicking my bird legs are showing some slight sign of
muscle.
Re; George's post, by my read he says you can go fast even if heavy.
