How do you do your roadwork?

[Wuckoo]

I'm curious how you guys do your roadwork? Do you do it on an empty stomach? Do you do it early in the morning or in the evening? Do you run long or prefer to do short intervals?

Personally I find doing it on an empty stomach makes my legs weak. I have to have a quick banana or piece of toast before running in the morning else my legs just tire out. I was also wondering how you get your legs used to running multiple times a week. They never feel tired in the gym and I feel like I can jump rope for ages but how do you run multiple times a week without compromising gym work? It doesn't feel like a cardio issue. My legs just have that tired feeling. I was thinking of running three times a week and walking up hills on the days inbetween to get my legs used to working everyday. Does that sound like a good plan?

[kiDynamite92]

I do more interval stuff. Personally for me running and skipping too much gives me shin splints so I keep it short and sharp. I eat fruits about half an hour before my workout.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

When I was competing I would try and run about 5 days a week.. Usually 3 days I would run a few miles, at least 3 but usually in the 4-6 range.. Once a week I would do sprints and suicides.. And the other day I would do a combo,, probly run a mile or so, and then do some sprints.. If I had a fight coming up in a week or so, I would do a super long marathon and just run for 8-10-12 miles and just think about my fight, strategy to employ, certain things not to forget..
Usually did my running around 530-6 at night..

Sometimes before I trained, and sometimes it would be the last thing I did..

I found this to work well for me personally as I never gassed and could keep a super fast pace in the ring if needed, win or lose

[Wuckoo]

When I was competing I would try and run about 5 days a week.. Usually 3 days I would run a few miles, at least 3 but usually in the 4-6 range.. Once a week I would do sprints and suicides.. And the other day I would do a combo,, probly run a mile or so, and then do some sprints.. If I had a fight coming up in a week or so, I would do a super long marathon and just run for 8-10-12 miles and just think about my fight, strategy to employ, certain things not to forget..
Usually did my running around 530-6 at night..

Sometimes before I trained, and sometimes it would be the last thing I did..

I found this to work well for me personally as I never gassed and could keep a super fast pace in the ring if needed, win or lose

That's what I'm trying to aim for. But how did you get your legs used to the strain of running so often?

[Firefist]

I don't do much running anymore but when I do it's in the AM with a banana to get things going and I finish with either a protein shake or eggs + healthy carbohydrates. For recovery I recommend a post-workout meal of some sort so your body isn't ravaging your muscles for glycogen and a good multivitamin like Orange Triad.

[Soju]

For six or nine minute fights, running a long distance at a medium heart rate doesn't make sense though. Do intervals, incline sprints, something that simulates the output needed to win a short and intense fight. 5aside football if played competitively is a good alternative imo.

[Hype job]

For six or nine minute fights, running a long distance at a medium heart rate doesn't make sense though. Do intervals, incline sprints, something that simulates the output needed to win a short and intense fight. 5aside football if played competitively is a good alternative imo.

Builds stamina like Crazy, one of the most exhausting sports to play.

[kiDynamite92]

Anyone played 7 aside rugby? Played it a few times and you needed crazy fitness for that too.

[evilzombie123]

When I do roadwork I wake up and directly drink a glass of water and eat a piece of fruit. Then put on enough clothes that I know I'll sweat with and strap on my phone with the "zombies, run!" app. Helps me out with my interval running thanks to zombie chases. I jog, run, walk with jump rope, and shadowbox during the roadwork. Afterwords I stretch, do some more rope then hit the bag followed by drills and weights.

[Sugar Adam Ali]

That's what I'm trying to aim for. But how did you get your legs used to the strain of running so often?

You build up endurance... You won't be able do everything the first week of training, start small and increase the amount of running as you get more use to it..
It's also important to stretch for 10-15'minutes everyday even if your not running.. And anytime your running, afterwards be sure and walk for 10'mins and do cool down stretching, if not your muscles get more sore and stiff