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    Is running 10 miles in 1 hour and 20 mins good?

    Recently I lost my fitness due to being ill and I've been starting to get it back which is why I am taking this year away from boxing but would you say that being able to run 10 miles, without stopping in 1 hour and 20 minutes is anywhere near ring ready?

    I am aware that running is a moderate work out as to sparring being intense etc but do you think I am doing okay so far in terms of fitness? I am staying away from sparring etc for six months so I can go in there and fully enjoy it without gassing out all the time like last time, I wasn't exactly all that fit when I last boxed.

    I am going to begin sprinting soon so it's more relevant to boxing but I am asking for long distance in this post.

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    #2
    steady state cardio is very inpotant to stretch the heart muscle which increases the volume of blood your heart could pump. So yea running at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for a period of time is good for your stamina. I assume here you don't redline your heart at the pace you mentioned.

    However just like everything in life, moderation is key. Running isn't easy on your joints so running these imo very long distances is unnecessary. Plus if you run 1.5 hours a day, this leaves you no time nor energy to work on vital things for your boxing related fitness like explosiveness, aneorebic capacity, strength and so on.

    Imo the best way to stay fit is to do a max. 6 mile run iin 40-45 minutes in the morning 3-4 times a week, HIIT training 2 times a week 30 mins each either running or swimming and functional training like crossfit or kettlebell 2-3 times a week 1 hour per session. Combine that with abstinence from smoking, alcohol and raffinated sugar and in 2 months you're gonna be physically more than ready and not burnt out. Remember You're training to fight someone, not to run a damn marathon.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Dip_Slide View Post
      steady state cardio is very inpotant to stretch the heart muscle which increases the volume of blood your heart could pump. So yea running at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for a period of time is good for your stamina. I assume here you don't redline your heart at the pace you mentioned.

      However just like everything in life, moderation is key. Running isn't easy on your joints so running these imo very long distances is unnecessary. Plus if you run 1.5 hours a day, this leaves you no time nor energy to work on vital things for your boxing related fitness like explosiveness, aneorebic capacity, strength and so on.

      Imo the best way to stay fit is to do a max. 6 mile run iin 40-45 minutes in the morning 3-4 times a week, HIIT training 2 times a week 30 mins each either running or swimming and functional training like crossfit or kettlebell 2-3 times a week 1 hour per session. Combine that with abstinence from smoking, alcohol and raffinated sugar and in 2 months you're gonna be physically more than ready and not burnt out. Remember You're training to fight someone, not to run a damn marathon.
      I actually am training to run a half Marathon in May lol but once that's done with I won't be going on such long runs. As of tomorrow I am going to start doing 2 mile runs, but try and do it within 12 minutes or so. I'll give 6 miles in 40-45 minutes a go some time this week / next.

      I've recently joined a new gym so I am going to have a look at what classes they do etc. Alcohol is one thing I am bad for but I've been doing quite well at cutting down on it recently and I've never smoked, it's ******.

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        #4
        I’m way passed the age where it makes much difference but if I had it to do over again, I’d cut way back on any kind of distance running. I think over time the damage caused far outweighs the benefit. But yeah, ten eight minute miles is pretty good I think.

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          #5
          Originally posted by 4truth View Post
          I’m way passed the age where it makes much difference but if I had it to do over again, I’d cut way back on any kind of distance running. I think over time the damage caused far outweighs the benefit. But yeah, ten eight minute miles is pretty good I think.
          Yes sir.
          I only ever did recumbent bike.
          All the runners destroyed their knees and couldn't lose the necessary bulk to function at an optimal level

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            #6
            Originally posted by 4truth View Post
            I’m way passed the age where it makes much difference but if I had it to do over again, I’d cut way back on any kind of distance running. I think over time the damage caused far outweighs the benefit. But yeah, ten eight minute miles is pretty good I think.
            It's more to do with that I am running two half marathons this year whilst I am away from boxing, after both of those are out of the way I will go back to running five miles for my runs. When I return to boxing I want to be a lot fitter then what I was previously because I felt exhausted in there.

            I'm not going to run ten miles every day though, perhaps three times a week with shorter runs in between.

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              #7
              What’s that’s 8 minute miles? If so, that’s really good

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                #8
                Originally posted by abracada View Post
                What’s that’s 8 minute miles? If so, that’s really good
                That’s what I’m saying!!! Not bad at all but gonna wreck his knees and joints in the end with that much running. I prefer no more than 30-40 minutes runs (Odd days jump rope), then hit the weights for 30-40 mins, then heavy bag, followed by speed bag, then finish with about 10 laps in pool as fast as can. Then you feel REALLY good.

                Best to run really early when the air is nice and thick

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                  #9
                  Before starting training for boxing you must try to run much in short, i mean fast. Sprinting is a good idea too, but i often do them after running according to my routine. When you think you will be able to to do sparring, then with other exercises you can schedule it, but try to start gradually.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Dip_Slide View Post
                    steady state cardio is very inpotant to stretch the heart muscle which increases the volume of blood your heart could pump. So yea running at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for a period of time is good for your stamina. I assume here you don't redline your heart at the pace you mentioned.

                    However just like everything in life, moderation is key. Running isn't easy on your joints so running these imo very long distances is unnecessary. Plus if you run 1.5 hours a day, this leaves you no time nor energy to work on vital things for your boxing related fitness like explosiveness, aneorebic capacity, strength and so on.

                    Imo the best way to stay fit is to do a max. 6 mile run iin 40-45 minutes in the morning 3-4 times a week, HIIT training 2 times a week 30 mins each either running or swimming and functional training like crossfit or kettlebell 2-3 times a week 1 hour per session. Combine that with abstinence from smoking, alcohol and raffinated sugar and in 2 months you're gonna be physically more than ready and not burnt out. Remember You're training to fight someone, not to run a damn marathon.
                    If you don't mind could you please give some examples of what a 30 min running/swimming HIIT routine would look like? Or what a kettle bell session would look like. We have them at my gym, but I don't know how to program them. Thank you

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