To help you add cross-training to your calendar, here are 14 activities you can you try, and exactly how they will benefit your running performance, according to Vincent and Darrin Bright, M.D ...

The first step to balancing running with other activities is effective time management. List all your commitments, including social events, work shifts, family plans, vacations, and training sessions.

After all, different running activities place unique demands on your feet and body. Long, slow runs stress your feet differently than explosive track workouts or technical trail runs.