how to achieve goal of morning roadwork??

[GrizzleBoy]

I asked my trainer this friday and he told me i should be running around 3 miles every day. I used to run between training days e.g tuesday thursday saturday and sunday but coach doesnt think its enough so im stepping it up. Hope ill be able to cope

[egonct]

has he said anything about alternating between distance and interval/sprint days?

[fraidycat]

The whole point of a.m. running is to discipline yourself to get up out of bed to do something your body does not want to do.

A.M. running is mental conditioning as much as it is physical.

^^^ Damn straight.

I keep my running gear right next to my bed. I lay it out every evening, in the order I'm going to put it on -- socks on top, shorts, warm-ups, shirt, sweatshirt, and rain suit if necessary. This way I don't have to THINK about it, or lie in bed thinking about what a pain in the ass it's going to be to get ready to run -- digging all my clothes out, some might still be in the laundry, etc.

I get up as soon as I hear the alarm, dress, tie my shoes, and I'm usually half a block away from home before my eyes are fully open.

After the first couple of weeks it's not so bad.

[fraidycat]

What are your opinions on running every day? I've heard its better to run every other day. please share your roadwork routines.

I run 3-4 times a week. I make it a point to ALWAYS run the morning after hitting the boxing gym, no matter what. My morning runs are 2-3 miles along some gentle hills, and are mostly to shake out the kinks from the previous night's workout.

Something to think about: you might find yourself in the ring with someone you're not able to out-punch or out-box -- hey, it happens -- but there is NO REASON you shouldn't be able to out-endure him. Run. A lot.

[mrrupo]

The whole point of a.m. running is too discipline yourself to get up out of bed to do something your body does not want to do.

A.M. running is mental conditioning as much as it is physical.

I know it sounds ******, but it is what it is.

Beyond this, if you wait to run at night you have all day to dread your roadwork and to talk yourself out of it, whereas if you just get up, your done within an hour and you dont have to worry about it for the rest of the day.

About the sleep issue, as you get up early and run it will help to naturally regulate your sleep schedule. Also, a lunchtime nap is a great way to help sleep. Only 30-45min nap though. if you nap much longer your brain goes to sleep completely and then when you wake it up you will feel hungover and wont sleep well that night. do these things, plus eat 5-8 smaller meals a day, and you will see your energy be high all day long.

[danny stash]

This has been the BEST thread I have ever read on this training forum. Thank you all for your input.

[FLYBOY]

I run 3-4 times a week. I make it a point to ALWAYS run the morning after hitting the boxing gym, no matter what. My morning runs are 2-3 miles along some gentle hills, and are mostly to shake out the kinks from the previous night's workout.

Something to think about: you might find yourself in the ring with someone you're not able to out-punch or out-box -- hey, it happens -- but there is NO REASON you shouldn't be able to out-endure him. Run. A lot.

WELL SAID!!

[Verstyle]

I might change my routine to mornings because of all the work I do,then me going to boxing,it has a toll on my feet. I have shin splints right now,and they hurt like a *****. I think if I rest them and just run in the morning,that it would work better. Boy do I hate getting up early though.

[Young Legend]

If you can't measure how long your running what would be a good time limit to run?

30 minutes? 45?

[mrrupo]

If you can't measure how long your running what would be a good time limit to run?

30 minutes? 45?

I like to mix it up. Run 45mins one day at a jog, doing a 100 yard sprint every 10 minutes, then do a 20-30 min run going much faster/ running, then do a one hour at a jog.