Now, Hansen doesn't want to train/compete during non-Olympic years. Well, at least, he is staying in good shape with the triathlon training/competing. I wouldn't like his "Gary Hall, Jr." approach this if he wasn't doing the tri stuff. But, since he is doing some kind of training, it can't hurt to try new things at 28. He has probably tried everything else to win that Olympic gold. Overall, I think that Shanteau is the future of American Breaststrokers. Hansen had his day back in 2004 to 2006. But, who knows what can happen. Dara Torres is America's best sprinter right now and she is in her 40s.
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I would not say that co-existing as a triathlete and competitive swimmer makes one faster in the pool.
But that is just my own personal experience.
I agree and am trying to figure out why. I was going to start a post called "cross training doesn’t help" I have swam 15-18K pretty consistently this whole year. I added running to my routine 2.5 months ago and since then my swimming has deteriorated. It might be because I am physically tired but I think the real reason is reduced flexibility.
I would not say that co-existing as a triathlete and competitive swimmer makes one faster in the pool.
But that is just my own personal experience.
I agree and am trying to figure out why. I was going to start a post called "cross training doesn’t help" I have swam 15-18K pretty consistently this whole year. I added running to my routine 2.5 months ago and since then my swimming has deteriorated. It might be because I am physically tired but I think the real reason is reduced flexibility.
