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 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 love to run, but essentially gave it up except for a few post meet runs the last 10-11 months. My swimming improved. The running caused a lot of leg fatigue for me. And running in the heat caused too much general fatigue. Now some of this is no doubt because I already pound my legs in the pool and weight room, but still ...
On the other hand, Vlad P runs 5 miles a day ...
Spinning is less fatiguing than running for me. But running is hands down the best exercise for weight control.
Caroline Krattli was a superb beach volleyball player before she became a swimmer. But doing 2 sports at a high level simultaneously? Unlikely.
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 love to run, but essentially gave it up except for a few post meet runs the last 10-11 months. My swimming improved. The running caused a lot of leg fatigue for me. And running in the heat caused too much general fatigue. Now some of this is no doubt because I already pound my legs in the pool and weight room, but still ...
On the other hand, Vlad P runs 5 miles a day ...
Spinning is less fatiguing than running for me. But running is hands down the best exercise for weight control.
Caroline Krattli was a superb beach volleyball player before she became a swimmer. But doing 2 sports at a high level simultaneously? Unlikely.
