Running and stamina

[Migs]

I just started training about 2 1/2 months ago. I'm 23, weighed 195 when I started and have dropped down to 175 in the past two months by changing what I eat and doing various excercises inside and outside of the gym. I'm happy with the weight i've lost but the problem i'm running into is not being able to run. I developed shin splints in the beginning and it has made it very difficult to run and skip rope. I worry because when I hit the mits intensely I feel like I'm gonna puke and when i sparred for my first time the other week, after two two minute rounds I almost puked. I'm told that running is what builds that stamina. My goal is to be able to last when I am sparring and also last if I ever get into an amatuer bout. What can I do to build stamina? Is running really that effective? If so, are there any alternatives that anyone can give me that are to the same effect as running? Help me out.

[DoctorKillJoy]

I just started training about 2 1/2 months ago. I'm 23, weighed 195 when I started and have dropped down to 175 in the past two months by changing what I eat and doing various excercises inside and outside of the gym. I'm happy with the weight i've lost but the problem i'm running into is not being able to run. I developed shin splints in the beginning and it has made it very difficult to run and skip rope. I worry because when I hit the mits intensely I feel like I'm gonna puke and when i sparred for my first time the other week, after two two minute rounds I almost puked. I'm told that running is what builds that stamina. My goal is to be able to last when I am sparring and also last if I ever get into an amatuer bout. What can I do to build stamina? Is running really that effective? If so, are there any alternatives that anyone can give me that are to the same effect as running? Help me out.

There are plenty of cardio options. Swimming is probably best if you have access to a pool. If not maybe rowing, stationary bike or eliptical. Any of them are increasing your cardiovascular conditioning. Swimming is especially good because your whole body is working, which I think is part of what makes running so good. Eliptical is probably the next best in that regard although i can't stand those things. Another benefit of swimming is there's no impact on your joints. You can still get a good workout on a bike or rowing machine too, which are low impact but more isolated. I have knee troubles sometimes so I use a bike most days and just run for class warmups, a long run here and there and occassional sprinting.

Sorry for the longwinded answer there.

[Super_Lightweight]

Swimming is the best alternative to running. Biking will just hurt your legs in slightly different ways than running.

Find a pool. Swim hard and often. Boxing is very mental so you can get tired easily even if you have good stamina. You have to get comfortable in a ring.

[FIGHTING_FLIP]

you probably got good stamina its just that your nerves **** with you in the ring and lowers your stamina..you gotta get comfortable and RELAX in the ring..James toney is a fat fkuc but he gets so much stamina from how relaxed he is..keep sparring and you will get used to it

[shawn_]

Run barefoot, your shinsplints will go away, I promise.

[K-Nan]

I have a question to add to his: Do shin splints go away if you continue to run with them? And how long does it take, if so. And one more question: Are they a good thing?

[Migs]

you probably got good stamina its just that your nerves **** with you in the ring and lowers your stamina..you gotta get comfortable and RELAX in the ring..James toney is a fat fkuc but he gets so much stamina from how relaxed he is..keep sparring and you will get used to it

You're definitely right on with that. I just got back from the gym after sparring with my trainer. He kicked my ass haha but it was good. The problem I noticed afterwards is that my mindset was that he was gonna finish me because he's been doing this for so long and I'm so inexperienced. He pushes me hard though which I know is a sign of a good trainer.

On another note, thanks for suggestions to swim. I am going to do my best to make it a point to get to the pool...its just hard when you're working 40+ hours a week.

P.S. Are you being sarcastic about running barefoot? That seems very counterproductive.

[maxorido]

If you're getting shin splints, i'm willing to bet the quality of your running shoes suck. You need to get some quality running shoes, ACTUAL RUNNING SHOES, not basketball shoes or pumas like I see some ******s wearing. You need them because they're actually designed for running and provide much more support than regular shoes. Also, as your shoes start to wear out, you can replace the insole with thicker ones you can buy at any athletic shoe store. Also, nutrition is very important. It's important to get high levels of calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. The reason is because they'll strengthen your bones and help maintain the strength, which is necessary if your running on concrete or other pavement.

So until you can get some quality shoes and improve your nutrition, I would advise swimming laps and using a rowing machine for active recovery.

[eazy_mas]

cut down on sodas and coca cola they reduce stamina big time

[maxorido]

cut down on sodas and coca cola they reduce stamina big time

Not only that, but they contain high levels of sodium. Processed and canned food contain high levels of sodium which you don't want. The reason is because excess sodium eats away at your calcium stores. So if you're already not getting enough calcium, then eating a **** load of sodium, you're setting yourself up for injury.