I'm starting two-a-day practices in a desparate attempt to get ready for Nationals. So I'm swimming 3 times a week, twice a day, running and light weights the other two days, and resting on weekends.
Any ideas for making the transition from swimming just 3 times a week to this new schedule easier? My muscles are screaming right now!! :help:
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I usually run 30 minutes on an elliptical. But I'll hold off for right now, sounds like that seems to be a general concenus.
I'm not a swim coach, but running is not the same as an elliptical machine. What setting are you using? Running is much more load bearing and creates greater leg fatigue. It's hard to believe that a short elliptical "run" would hurt much, especially if you want to Parkour. That looks pretty cool. But you may not want to chance it before Nationals if that's your priority.
I usually run 30 minutes on an elliptical. But I'll hold off for right now, sounds like that seems to be a general concenus.
I'm not a swim coach, but running is not the same as an elliptical machine. What setting are you using? Running is much more load bearing and creates greater leg fatigue. It's hard to believe that a short elliptical "run" would hurt much, especially if you want to Parkour. That looks pretty cool. But you may not want to chance it before Nationals if that's your priority.
