Ok, I don't know what I'm doing wrong but everytime we include running as part of our warm-up at training, it makes me very dizzy and out of breath. I wouldn't consider myself greatly unfit as I'm fine doing very long sparring sessions or kicking drills with hundereds of pressups, situps star jumps etc. thrown in too... I even do long dist swimming and its not a problem. But a 5min jog around the gym and I'm gasping for breath and nearing a total blackout even if I don't feel fatigued. (let me rest for a bit and I'm back out there )

So my question is, what am I doing wrong, and why is running even important for MAs anyway? Surely it would be better to just incoporate kicks into an aerobic workout?

Hmm if you can do all the other exercise I find it strange you have trouble with the running, maybe you could ask a doctor, then again don't, you know about doctors when it comes to MA

I actually run alot for training, it really improves your stamina for the likes of sparring.

I really have no idea about your question though, maybe your balnace when running or something, as you get dizzy? Im not sure.

I have a similar problem but that's because I am unfit right now. And dehidration is my enemy too in such cases

I don't know, that sounds not right. I would go talk to a doctor about it.

This might sound stupid but I've been wondering if it was my technique?!? I've never really paid any attention to how I run. I also concentrate on my breathing pace when doing other exercises and have been trying to when running. Maybe I need to adjust my breathing as well

This might sound stupid but I've been wondering if it was my technique?!? I've never really paid any attention to how I run. I also concentrate on my breathing pace when doing other exercises and have been trying to when running. Maybe I need to adjust my breathing as well

Breathing may be the key. I was told once to try to breath in with 4 steps, and breath out in 4 steps. Not sprinting, though, just jogging.

Different activities fatigue different people differently (that didn't quite sound right, but you get the idea). Running is an all-over activity that for some is quite easy, for others, it is quite hard.

Yes, your running technique could be a factor. Over that past year, I have found that my stride has become more efficient. Keep your arms bent at the elbows & curve your fingers "as if you were holding a potato chip." Try to glide along. It's the up and down motion that takes up energy. Shorter strides are sometimes more efficient as well. I think that practice is the best method of improvement. Most people link their breathing to their strides. In 2 steps, out 2 steps, or 3 steps for 2 breaths. The harder you run, the more breaths you will need.

It could also be that you just do not have a good pace. You may just need to run much slower than you want to. If your cardio is good (sounds like yours probably is) then there should be a pace at which you do not wear yourself out.

I don't know if it will help you out or not, but here is a thread that ran previously on running for MA training: http://www.karateforums.com/the-running-thread-vt29274.html

I don't know if it will help you out or not, but here is a thread that ran previously on running for MA training: http://www.karateforums.com/the-running-thread-vt29274.html

thank-you

I don't know if it will help you out or not, but here is a thread that ran previously on running for MA training: http://www.karateforums.com/the-running-thread-vt29274.html

thank-you

Anytime! I am here to help!