tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217670599100952035.post5845216973384789529..comments2024-01-23T05:10:35.472-05:00Comments on Reading, Running, and Red Sox: the importance of cross-traininggibsonmeigshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094122509371844728noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217670599100952035.post-44865514677422705392011-10-18T13:36:42.702-04:002011-10-18T13:36:42.702-04:00I agree with you 100% about cross-training. As muc...I agree with you 100% about cross-training. As much as I love running, and would be happy doing nothing but, the yoga and lifting that i do not only helps my entire body to be in better shape, but also helps me become a better runner. To choose some personal examples, it wasn't until I started doing yoga regularly that I stopped pulling my right groin muscle on fast runs. It wasn't until I started working out my back and shoulder muscles that my arms stopped getting tired on long runs. <br /><br />I'd also give you a "hallelujah" for pointing out that cross-training is an important factor in well-being. Doing other activities continues to work your cardio but also works out muscles that you don't necessarily use when you run, contributing to your overall body fitness. Since my overall goal in running - when you boil it down to the essentials - is to feel good in my body and mind everyday, including other activities becomes essentials. The trick will be how to continue these activities when training for a marathon, where the long runs take up an increasing amount of free time. We'll have to work on potential answers to that together.gibsonmeigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094122509371844728noreply@blogger.com