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TriBob
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 Posted: 05/03/06 - 08:06 Post subject: Other Sports You Do
What other sports do you do besides running? How has running helped and/or how has your other sports helped running?
Triathlon: Running is part of it. The swimming and cycling are great cross training and help my avoid running injuries that sidelined my for over a year when I didn't think I could run anymore.
Martial Arts: Running helps build endurance. Martial Arts help protect me when I'm out running.  It also help a lot with mental focus escpecially in racing.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 08:53 Post subject:
I ride a bicycle (SHOCKER!).
I've done 1 triathlon, bunches of duathlons. Would like to do some bike time trials, cyclocross and maybe a crit or two.
I'm getting into (a little) bodybuilding, too. I found the shaving my legs and riding around in brightly-colored spandex wasn't enough of a test of my manhood. I figure that shaving my entire body and getting on stage in my underwear will be a good test of hyper-masculinity.
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alyson98
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 08:56 Post subject:
I like to do so many different things, and I've found that running has helped me with absolutely everything. My endurance is top notch baby! I bicycle, hike, tae-bo, etc. When I live closer to a gym I do all the aerobic type classes and lift weights much more.
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karlene
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 09:07 Post subject:
I've played soccer for 20 yrs and I've been known to play a little basketball here and there.
I sometimes moutain bike as well, but by no means am I an expert. I think it all helps my running. Very good cross training.
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 09:17 Post subject:
I've been centered around the tri training + weights regime for about a year now.
I find that my aerobic conditioning and short-term power has increased well, but because I find it harder to get long runs and rides in, my long-term endurance is taking a hit. This is mainly due to my choice -- having a small amount of "free" time I've been spending it more iwth family.
Swimming is what really gets me. I'm in a masters club, and we do all 4 strokes. It's great for rounding out the muscle groups, but my freestyle doesn't always get the attention it deserves.
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j1miller
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 11:47 Post subject:
I used to play basketball and still would if there was a league around for me and I had the time. Basketball paid for my college.
I love soccer, and sometimes play a little softball. (I can hit but not field very well).
I also golf.
Running helps with it all.
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imgomer
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Posted: 05/03/06 - 14:07 Post subject:
Triathlon-so swimming and cycling.
Also, competitive Twinkie eating.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 05/06/06 - 09:09 Post subject:
Mostly just some weight training from time to time.
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Photocat
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Posted: 06/12/06 - 12:39 Post subject:
I started running to improve my soccer. And it has, dramatically. My endurance and speed have visibly improved. I can now even do things after a soccer game! 
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