http://www.kathyruns.com/2009/06/swim-cross-training-for-runners/ Training, Nutrition, and Motivation Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:54:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.kathyruns.com/2009/06/swim-cross-training-for-runners/comment-page-1/#comment-3785 Run. Heat. Pool. Repeat. « Becoming Bonkproof Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:38:43 +0000 http://www.kathyruns.com/?p=863#comment-3785 [...] to expel free radicals that can build up during heat-induced cramping and fatigue.  Check out Kathy Runs for a great post about this, which I’ve mentioned before and I’ll probably mention [...] [...] to expel free radicals that can build up during heat-induced cramping and fatigue.  Check out Kathy Runs for a great post about this, which I’ve mentioned before and I’ll probably mention [...]

]]> http://www.kathyruns.com/2009/06/swim-cross-training-for-runners/comment-page-1/#comment-3719 The Portland Rules « Becoming Bonkproof Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:27:25 +0000 http://www.kathyruns.com/?p=863#comment-3719 [...] Cross Training is Mandatory.  Not only does cross training help build overall aerobic capacity, endurance, and strength, but it also helps with recovery.  High volume training carries a number of risks for injury and burnout – good cross training helps with both of these.  I am going to try a mixture of yoga, cycling, swimming, plyometrics, and good old weights.  The variety will be fun, and should help work a variety of muscles that running ignores.  A stronger overall body will be more able to pull through in the late miles of the marathon.  Kathy had a good post today about swimming, with some useful links – check that out here. [...] [...] Cross Training is Mandatory.  Not only does cross training help build overall aerobic capacity, endurance, and strength, but it also helps with recovery.  High volume training carries a number of risks for injury and burnout – good cross training helps with both of these.  I am going to try a mixture of yoga, cycling, swimming, plyometrics, and good old weights.  The variety will be fun, and should help work a variety of muscles that running ignores.  A stronger overall body will be more able to pull through in the late miles of the marathon.  Kathy had a good post today about swimming, with some useful links – check that out here. [...]

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