Would doing laps around the pool help me with Cross-Country and Track ?

Question

I am a runner but sometimes i do get knee problems and shins so i was wondering that before season starts. If i exercise in a pool would it help me improve my stamina, speed and so on for Track

Answer 1

Of course, it would provide a cardiovascular workout (heart and lungs) which helps running greatly

Answer 2

Yea I swam a lot this summer training for Cross Country and it really helped with my endurance and speed. But running is still better training than swimming.

Answer 3

Swimming laps would help you in Cross Country and distance events in Track & Field, but it would hurt you in the sprints.  The muscles you develop in swimming would counteract against your running fast in the sprints.  

Answer 4

yes yes yes!

i used track to stay in shape from swimming!

its different muscles, but the cardio is the same.

it will help you!

Answer 5

it will help in running

it helps build endurance as well