Running as part of a MA workout

[DWx]

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?

[Red89]

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.

[ramymensa]

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

[bushido_man96]

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

[DWx]

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

[bushido_man96]

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.

[TigerDude]

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.

[bushido_man96]

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

[DWx]

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

[bushido_man96]

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!