Question about running

[Salty]

My trainer does that beep test all the time now to see if we are all improving, probably my least favourite thing out of everything.

[Migs]

but just rember when you starting off dont go at it like a bull in a china shop or you will give up really quick take you time with it at first

I've been taking it easy, for example, on days I train my trainer and I run a mile and a half or two and on my off days I skip rope as an alternative to running or I skip rope and do I light small distance jog. The goal here being to slowly increase distance.

That interval training thing i do sometimes, it isn't too bad (especially if you havent got 30/40 mins to spare).

Outside my boxing club there is a basketball court. So what me and some of the lads do is run up touching the end line (is it the base line?...idk) then sprint back as fast as you can. Repeat this 10 times and you should have had quite a work out.

You know I thought about doing something like this too on off days when i'm not training. I may do that in between skipping rope.

[Verstyle]

yea i run 5 days a week to sometimes 6 and it works real real good for keeping my wind up. some guys i know run 2 or 3 times a week and they are in good shape too. u should be able to maintain a 7 or 8 minute mile throughtout like a 3 or 4 mile run.

Ive been running a 6:50 mile lately.I run 3 miles altogether,thats what it averaged to,but running that constantly is hard.If you stop running for a week,you wont be able to keep up a pace like that right off the get go.(meaning if that was the average time you were going at first.

[Verstyle]

I wanna boost my running to 5 miles. My theory is to build stamina you dont have to run over 7 miles,all you gotta do is run a fast miles. You practically get tired the same.Well actually the lesser fast pace miles Ive seen gets you tired faster.

[Boxing Coach OG]

First a lil background. I ran track (distance everything from 400meters to 10k, my best success was at 800meters, ran 1:51...later on I coached US AIRFORCE and ARMY teams). Also boxed for a long time, later on coached Army and Air Force teams. Coaching both boxers and runners currently. Here's my take:

I think the mistake boxers make is that they dont run SPECIFICALLY. Something I learned from running TRACK.

That is you need to RUN like you're gonna box to build your OPTIMUM/BEST wind. Therefore, since you're fighting 2-3 minute rounds you should RUN moderate to fast for 2-3 minutes as well. And take a 90 sec to 2min rest if you're just starting out, later shortening that to only 30sec rest.

SIMPLE, rite? Works like a charm!

How it works: I like to go to a track, preferably. However, just take off running with a stopwatch and when it hits 2 or 3 mins, start walking. Walk for no longer than 2 mins (remember to keep working on shortening that rest period til it's at 30secs). Then, take off again. If you fight 3/2 minute rounds, I'd say run 3-4 times for 3 minutes...or if u fight 3/3 minute rounds, then run
4-5 times for 4 minutes, etc...

Get at me if I haven't made it clear enuff. Good luck..and I hope you're as successful as you wannabe in this fight game!

One other thing: try to run clock-wise if you're on a track or going to your rite wherever you can (esp if you're an orthodox boxer...reason being is that most fighters never use the opposite of their body in their daily training...it's good for your balance. just the opposite if you're a southpaw). Also as far as how often to do this: I'd say do this type of workout at least 3 times a week. The biggest thing in all of this is REST. You're actually getting in condition when you're resting, believe it or not. So train, dont strain (at least not way over the top).

[nedcmk1]

I like BC OG's advice...

I also agree with MSA Grain. "you can build a run up to 3 miles in 30 mins and is all you have to do in a day for running i would say"

I like to run twice, and do intervals twice per week.

[Migs]

Lately I haven't been running at all. I've been skipping for about 15-20 minutes straight everyday switching from a slow balanced pace to a fast strenuous pace for about 30 seconds. I really enjoy skipping rope, moreso than running and I'd like to think that it's a decent alternative but I know many on here will probably disagree and if so then yell at me for it because I need to be pushed out of my comfort zone sometimes. If its not....then sweet.

[Verstyle]

First a lil background. I ran track (distance everything from 400meters to 10k, my best success was at 800meters, ran 1:51...later on I coached US AIRFORCE and ARMY teams). Also boxed for a long time, later on coached Army and Air Force teams. Coaching both boxers and runners currently. Here's my take:

I think the mistake boxers make is that they dont run SPECIFICALLY. Something I learned from running TRACK.

That is you need to RUN like you're gonna box to build your OPTIMUM/BEST wind. Therefore, since you're fighting 2-3 minute rounds you should RUN moderate to fast for 2-3 minutes as well. And take a 90 sec to 2min rest if you're just starting out, later shortening that to only 30sec rest.

SIMPLE, rite? Works like a charm!

How it works: I like to go to a track, preferably. However, just take off running with a stopwatch and when it hits 2 or 3 mins, start walking. Walk for no longer than 2 mins (remember to keep working on shortening that rest period til it's at 30secs). Then, take off again. If you fight 3/2 minute rounds, I'd say run 3-4 times for 3 minutes...or if u fight 3/3 minute rounds, then run
4-5 times for 4 minutes, etc...

Get at me if I haven't made it clear enuff. Good luck..and I hope you're as successful as you wannabe in this fight game!

One other thing: try to run clock-wise if you're on a track or going to your rite wherever you can (esp if you're an orthodox boxer...reason being is that most fighters never use the opposite of their body in their daily training...it's good for your balance. just the opposite if you're a southpaw). Also as far as how often to do this: I'd say do this type of workout at least 3 times a week. The biggest thing in all of this is REST. You're actually getting in condition when you're resting, believe it or not. So train, dont strain (at least not way over the top).

Good advice.I used to try that on the treadmill,but I stopped doing it like a year ago. I might start back to see how it improves my stamina.