Do I need to run?

[Dave96]

Heu guys Im new here, I havent done any boxing training yet but Im going to my first class tonight. My question is this, if I jump rope, cycle, and swim, will that type of cardio be sufficient to get away with not running? Its not that I just hate running but because of my flat feet my shins suffer every time I try to run, I rest from running for long periods of time and the first session back always feels good, but when I try again my shins always end up hurt, I feel like it would be better to just avoid this if I can, but will it come to the point where I will need to run? Thanks

[nivek535]

Heu guys Im new here, I havent done any boxing training yet but Im going to my first class tonight. My question is this, if I jump rope, cycle, and swim, will that type of cardio be sufficient to get away with not running? Its not that I just hate running but because of my flat feet my shins suffer every time I try to run, I rest from running for long periods of time and the first session back always feels good, but when I try again my shins always end up hurt, I feel like it would be better to just avoid this if I can, but will it come to the point where I will need to run? Thanks

sounds good. some heavyweights do jump rope in place of road work because its too tolling on the knees.

rmbr to do sprints kinda stuff

[Dave96]

sounds good. some heavyweights do jump rope in place of road work because its too tolling on the knees.

rmbr to do sprints kinda stuff

Thanks bro, yeah the jump rope gives me a great workout so far

[AddiX]

Learn to run on your toes and stop letting your feet pound the pavement, that got rid of shin splits for me for the most part and I use to get them really bad. Also get a good pair of running sneakers.

Also once you run more regularly the shin splits should calm down, as your legs should get more accustomed to it.

IMO if your young and want to box, you should be running. Jump roping will get very easy for you pretty quickly. Swimming is good but is a pain in the butt, that spin class bike is pretty awesome as long as you keep your pushing yourself.

At the end of the day, I don't think anything replaces running.

[Dave96]

Learn to run on your toes and stop letting your feet pound the pavement, that got rid of shin splits for me for the most part and I use to get them really bad. Also get a good pair of running sneakers.

Also once you run more regularly the shin splits should calm down, as your legs should get more accustomed to it.

IMO if your young and want to box, you should be running. Jump roping will get very easy for you pretty quickly. Swimming is good but is a pain in the butt, that spin class bike is pretty awesome as long as you keep your pushing yourself.

At the end of the day, I don't think anything replaces running.

Thanks for the help, im going to try get better at running I think running with my toes might help a bit, and I can definitely feel my feet hitting hard. My shoes are pretty good though. It just sucks becausr when ever i try I end up in pain (the bad kind).

[nivek535]

might i add a correction, balls of feet not toes (?)

[AddiX]

Thanks for the help, im going to try get better at running I think running with my toes might help a bit, and I can definitely feel my feet hitting hard. My shoes are pretty good though. It just sucks becausr when ever i try I end up in pain (the bad kind).

I hear ya, I get them bad myself. After a few days of running they go away though. Just remember to stretch and focus on how your feet are landing.

Sometimes just giving them enough time to warm up makes a huge difference, Maybe a half mile walk before running.

A little trick if your using a treadmill, put it on a incline a little but. If your on a treadmill you should be running on a slight incline anyway tbh.

[Dave96]

I hear ya, I get them bad myself. After a few days of running they go away though. Just remember to stretch and focus on how your feet are landing.

Sometimes just giving them enough time to warm up makes a huge difference, Maybe a half mile walk before running.

A little trick if your using a treadmill, put it on a incline a little but. If your on a treadmill you should be running on a slight incline anyway tbh.

Thanks man yeah I found a local school field that im using so that should be fine, I just need to figure out the right running style for myself I guess and keep it up if I can end up going for decent runs without the pain ill be pretty satisfied