MamasHealth.com Home Running Pages Altitude Training Avoid Overtraining Avoid Running Injuries Avoid Sunburn Breathing Techniques Cross Training Downhill Running Find a marathon Half marathon Training Hill Training Interval Training Marathon Day Tips Marathon Training Raceday Checklist Refuel Foods Recup from a Marathon Replacing Fluids Run with a Buddy Running Accessories Running Apparel Running and Blisters Running Gear Guide Running and Massage Running and Walking Running Books Running Programs Running Shoes Running on a Treadmill Sports Therapies Stretching Water Workouts for Runners Winter Running Tips Links Email Mama Inexpensive Treadmills Nutrition for Athletes Recovery foods Fitness Accessories Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	Water Workouts for Runners Benefits of Water Workouts? Water workouts have many benefits. Water workouts can help improve running form and lower the risk of sustaining injuries by decreasing the stress on running on hard surfaces. Water workouts is also a great source of aerobic training, and it can be used to rehabilitate an injury or slow down the progression of shin splints.  Types of Water Workouts Pool Running Offers a great workout without the leg-pounding of running on hard surfaces. Helps cut down on injuries and keeps your legs fresh. Sprinting Can be done in the shallow or deep end of the pool.  The runner must carefully maintain good running posture in the water.  Water sprinting simulates what you would do on the track without impact on the legs.  It is easier to do most sprint work in the shallow end.  The runner should use a water vest when running in the deep end. Distance   Distance runners often use the pool on recovery days in injury situations.  Distance runners can interval train in the water. Remember to practice safety measures and to stop when you become tired.	Featured Book
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