I got this fever to row the last month and have not swam for at least that long.I know my arms are stronger. Thinking about a mile swim event..yes /no?
Heres the row boat/canoe I restored..it cruises...1987 18 ft Cascade Cedar Strip canoe that I fashioned outriggers on.
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Yes! There is an amazing transfer of training effect, which I discovered after doing a 32 mile kayak race and then doing a one mile swimming race the following weekend without the benefit of any swim training at all. Unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way around, for I can swim all summer long, but I can't maintain a decent race pace doing a short 8 mile kayak race when autumn comes.
I have to think about that, but shootin from the hip I would say much of it is true.Rowing seems to turbo your arms and helps you understand the correct pace/power to glide ratio...which in turn helps your distance swimming.I have not had the opportunity to test swimming as a trainer for a rowing competition yet, interesting.
Yes! There is an amazing transfer of training effect, which I discovered after doing a 32 mile kayak race and then doing a one mile swimming race the following weekend without the benefit of any swim training at all. Unfortunately, it doesn't work the other way around, for I can swim all summer long, but I can't maintain a decent race pace doing a short 8 mile kayak race when autumn comes.
I have to think about that, but shootin from the hip I would say much of it is true.Rowing seems to turbo your arms and helps you understand the correct pace/power to glide ratio...which in turn helps your distance swimming.I have not had the opportunity to test swimming as a trainer for a rowing competition yet, interesting.
