Subject: RE: Run to swim ok for heart?I assume you mean in training, not a race (which would be swim to run for aquathlon ). I would think unless you have some kind of heart problem or perhaps jump suddenly into very cold water without a wetsuit when your body temperature is still high from running (which could cause heart or breathing issues in some cases ), the only real concern would be cramping. But if you do some sort of cool down from the hard part of your run, do a little walking between the two (I'd guess in most cases you'd have go change or get your swim stuff or go to a pool anyway ), you should be okay. Make sure you're hydrating and fueling adequately during and after the run and do a few stretches afterwards; if you don't, it can contribute to cramping. Swimming is great for running recovery but I would give it a few minutes in between. |