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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Crocker may have to double or triple his swim workouts if he did not xtrain.
Ande's blog is pretty long but that is not really a discussion thread. I think one of the longest I have seen is the one that is now closed...if you know what I mean.
The singlet ...also known as a man-kini....or man-bra ....must be worn in the water as well.
Don't ask why. Whoever invented this garment is probably still laughing at the magnitutude of a practical joke which went very very wrong.
Ah, finally someone on this thread who owns up to being a triathlete. You didn't say who your favorite runner and triathete is though... Did you vote in the poll? If everyone votes, this thread won't be so long winded.
Voted: yes
Triathlete: yes
ManBra: no
Fav Runner: :confused:
Fav Triathlete: MarK Allen
Long Winded Posters::blah:
The name that should never be spoken is more than likely still here using another name.
what are these allusions to other threads you guys are talking about?
did something....BAD....happen to a thread?
dun dun dun!!!
(cue corny soap opera music)
I am still not sure with these answers. Does cross-training with running help swimming? Is there a real answer of yes or no?
The answer depends on whether you are a "trained" swimmer or not.
If you are a trained swimmer then no. So Ian Crocker, Michael Phelps, professional triathletes, running does nothing for their swimming.
On the other hand an untrained swimmer, then yes. If you are getting up from the couch, then any activity you do will improve your swimming.
The question becomes whether or not you are a "trained" athlete. Each of us has to answer that question on their own. Or do a bit of mathematical modeling to figure it out.
To expound on the theory behind it, it's a matter of central and peripheral adaptations and whether they are your limiter.
For untrained athletes your heart and lungs hold you back. You simply can't oxygenate and pump blood fast enough to supply your muscles. But after training for a while your heart and lungs are up to the task and next limiter is your muscles ability to process the oxygen that comes to it. These adaptations take longer and are more specific.
These muscle specific adaptations don't transfer from running to swimming. SO it just boils down to which stage of conditioning you are in.
David:
This thread isn't painful. It's funny. Now, if you want painful, there are many others that fit the bill, like the freestyle stroke question thread and one who's name must never be spoken.
please refer to the middle to end of page 3 of this thread for "painful".
i'll have you know i have a highly developed sense of humor...here goes:
i just watched a video featuring michael phelps in which he claims his favorite food is ice cream. so, i am blowing off masters tonight and RUNNING to the dairy queen instead. i wonder what flavor is good for butterfly?
please refer to the middle to end of page 3 of this thread for "painful".
i'll have you know i have a highly developed sense of humor...here goes:
i just watched a video featuring michael phelps in which he claims his favorite food is ice cream. so, i am blowing off masters tonight and RUNNING to the dairy queen instead. i wonder what flavor is good for butterfly?
duh - BUTTERpecan of course. :joker:
