http://www.usatriathlon.org/...training-061912.aspx

I had to do this for about 6 weeks when I developed a stress fracture in 2013. It's tough, no doubt. I found 30min of water running left me pretty worn out, if I was able to keep focus and effort level high. Based on my experience, it works pretty well to maintain or even gain some additional run fitness.

Get a belt that will allow you to float. Your feet shouldn't hit the bottom of the pool. Get water proof earphones to deal with the mind numbing boredom. Enjoy!

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-Andrew

Olympic medalist Deena Kastor used pool running to keep in shape while recovering from injuries before her top marathons.

http://coachdeanhebert.wordpress.com/...od-for-real-runners/

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Sharon McN
@IronCharo
#TeamZoot
Clif Bar Pace Team 2003-2018

I found pool running where my feet touched to be much more beneficial than no touching. Similarly, I found it better in shallower water than deeper (Max depth was 4 ft).

I think it does depend in the injury. Touching the bottom would not be good for a stress Fx, for example.

If you do run touching the bottom, make sure you have something on your feet or you will develop blisters very quickly.

Get a waterproof iPod shuffle and headphones and have at it. I preferred podcasts to music, but that is a personal preference.

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