tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420754722602512357.post194412275627597509..comments2023-05-20T03:51:37.159-07:00Comments on A Big Horse: Risk and reward of court sport cross trainingRunning with MTPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818038152767108506noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420754722602512357.post-54967424506292916872013-02-24T15:11:14.702-08:002013-02-24T15:11:14.702-08:00Keep it up Mike!Keep it up Mike!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408333175865451001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420754722602512357.post-48723525428197032202013-02-14T09:08:29.542-08:002013-02-14T09:08:29.542-08:00I've crosstrained over the years (tennis, bask...I've crosstrained over the years (tennis, basketball, weight training, StairClimber7000, and indoor cycling) but I never stick with it. <br /><br />One thing I need to do more of is core work. I keep making excuses but really I could get 4 exercises done in around 20 minutes a day :).<br /><br />Maybe when I hit 50 that will all change :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662322900559660512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420754722602512357.post-26764604951354856182013-02-13T10:51:15.447-08:002013-02-13T10:51:15.447-08:00Agree with your assessment. I've struggled wi...Agree with your assessment. I've struggled with these issues. To be a really good runner you have to run alot, at the expense of anything that makes you more well-rounded. I've backed off the running a little. More biking and weight training. I've gained a few pounds but am enjoying being stronger and hanging out with some other people. A lot of runners are weirdos.<br /><br />Joe JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420754722602512357.post-1193491538806226052013-02-13T10:22:11.048-08:002013-02-13T10:22:11.048-08:00Great post. I have gone back and forth on this on...Great post. I have gone back and forth on this one forever. I have been told that I should just cross train in non-weight-bearing ways while training for trail races. I have even told myself, while chasing mileage totals, that playing basketball wouldn't help me at all in trail running, so why do it?<br />Despite that, I've been playing hoops for about 75 minutes twice a week. I simply love to play, and the lack of flexibility I was finding in my hips with only running was starting to scare me a bit. I'm with you...maybe I'm losing some running speed (MAYBE)but I simply enjoy basketball! <br />Plus, now, as my son gets older, I think I'll be able to beat him in 1 on 1 for a bit longer!nwgdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000663254776350045noreply@blogger.com