Running before training

[MrMayhem]

Just want to know how many other fighters run miles before training even starts. I do my main run at 530 in the morning, and my coach has me run when I get to the gym. I personally think it kills my legs, especially when its time to spar, but that extra running cant hurt. Does anyone else put in miles before they even touch a pair of gloves?

[AHussain123]

I sometimes do a light 2 mile run to warm up, I only do it if my shins are not killing me, I love running only problem is my shins dont, I take it easy though,the cross trainer is my best friend for the meanwhile

[Boxfan83]

Just want to know how many other fighters run miles before training even starts. I do my main run at 530 in the morning, and my coach has me run when I get to the gym. I personally think it kills my legs, especially when its time to spar, but that extra running cant hurt. Does anyone else put in miles before they even touch a pair of gloves?

Man, after I got out of the Marines I told myself I will never get up to run again and I have stuck to my guns so to answer your question, I dont and will not. But I will say this, running in the morning does 2 things for you, it kick starts your metabolism in a very fast way also I have read many articles that people that workout in the morning are typically happier and more alert so it has its mental benefits too! & yeah man I feel you, running in the morning killed my legs too, it was like a shock to them every time.

Questions for you, Do you have a warm up routine? Do you drink coffee? And about how much sleep are you getting?

[HughJass]

I've been taking mine down the beach.I've ot my brother and 2 fighters who box unlicensed.I have them do the 6 flight of stairs and then sprints on the beach.Then we walk back to the hut for padwork and groundwork.

Doesn't effect them one bit.

[MrMayhem]

Man, after I got out of the Marines I told myself I will never get up to run again and I have stuck to my guns so to answer your question, I dont and will not. But I will say this, running in the morning does 2 things for you, it kick starts your metabolism in a very fast way also I have read many articles that people that workout in the morning are typically happier and more alert so it has its mental benefits too! & yeah man I feel you, running in the morning killed my legs too, it was like a shock to them every time.

Questions for you, Do you have a warm up routine? Do you drink coffee? And about how much sleep are you getting?

Lately I havent been getting much sleep at all. My warm up routine is typically me either jumping rope, shadowboxing or running. Then I do my stretches and get to work. And I rarely drink coffee

[Redd Foxx]

I hate running, so I'm not the best to ask but I like to train after a light warm-up , not after my legs are taxed. Prefer running in the evening when everything is loose and then my legs have the night to recuperate.
Do what works for you. I happen to feel fresher/stronger in the evening.

[Boxfan83]

Lately I havent been getting much sleep at all. My warm up routine is typically me either jumping rope, shadowboxing or running. Then I do my stretches and get to work. And I rarely drink coffee

Well you are probably more knowledgeable than I Mayhem but the reason I asked those questions is because I notice my legs hurt at the shins when I run after jumping rope. I will never tell a fighter not to jump rope because its fundamental but I would suggest kicking back and maybe not doing it before a run. Burpees is a great way to warm up and you warm-up from head to toe. If you are in your 20s or younger, I would also tell you to save your stretching for after your workout. Once you get over thirty though I would suggest light stretching between workouts. Also I read a good article about sleep a couple months back, we sleep in intervals of 45mins, so before you go to sleep make sure you set your alarm in a 45minute increment, if you wake-up mid 45mins, your muscles and brain are still technically asleep which could be causing some body aches. 7.5 hours of sleep is ideal for a man over 25, 9 for under 25 and preferred for athletes but 7.5 should be your goal. Also I bring up coffee for one reason, focus. Im sure you know, distance running is a mental game and caffeine is known to increase focus, if you drink coffee (black) before you work out, itll help you focus more on your workout and help you forget about the pain. And one last thing bro, IDK where you are from but here in SoCal we have pools all over, you can always substitute running for swimming and lay off the legs.