Are good swimmers good runners?
Are good swimmers good runners? The Bottom Line. Experienced swimmers will often have an easier time running than the average person due to their superior cardiovascular health, increased lung capacity, low body fat levels, strong lower body, and relentless mental attitude. These benefits transition over well into long-distance running. Why are swimmers so bad at running? Swimmers train their breathing to be quick, short, and spaced out. Swimmers, therefore, receive less oxygen while exercising, and is the reason many people feel more exhausted after swimming for 30 minutes as compared to running for 30 minutes. These two breathing techniques are...