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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Lisa
That's a pretty dumb joke.....and I like it!
Can't wait to tell it to my kids.
:banana: make sure when you tell it you throw your hands up and say "weeee!" all high pitched. the kids will like it:-)
Yes, it's interesting that we haven't had a single post from a triathlete on this topic. Would my post as a triathlon coach count? (even if I've never done, nor even thought of doing one single triathlon) ;)
When I swam my last collegiate race in '84...I took a few years off...and re-emerged as a triathlete. :eek: After our town built a YMCA 6 years ago...the triathlon days are history.
(I still think running is a good cross training endeavor though.) There's a big difference between plopping into the pool at the start...versus entering the water at warp speed because your legs are so strong.
I know it hurts my knees, my last runnnig was done on the ski hills. Now I am lucky to be able to walk the knees however after my last knee replacement in February are starting to feel great, this winter in Mexico I will try a little running in the sand dunnes - maybe????
