Hate Running, but love rolling. Advice?

[VegasFighter]

My trainer wants me to run as well, but I'm able to make 2 jits classes a day ( I JUST NEED TO GO!)

How well would my cardio improve if I did 0 running, but trained jits 2 times a day???

[VegasFighter]

Also, ALL I WANT is to have better cardio, breathe better.. Any help on the topic at all are appreciated

[Shizzx]

well running it all in your mind dude... I use to hate running (even ran track back in high school) but once you get a stride going you will get use to it. one thing i learned is that alot of people are so bent on trying to run 4+ miles every day or some outrageous number of miles.
You pretty much have to be in tune with you feel give you a good workout.

I have been running the same 2 miles everyday for the past 6 years. what you have develop is what they call a tolerence for breathing aka Second wind.

once you start running you will find you self getting less and less tired the ability to keep your breathing down to a slow pace. Now you are getting control of it. Dont get me wrong. You will still get tired after running so much but you will recover alot faster than yo usually do after you build up a tolerance.

after you get that done. the problem then becomes how much do you run till your legs gives out. NOW Thats a task in its own ...


BUt what it comes down to it that everyone is different in they techniques. you just have to develop one that will fit you body and style that you are looking for.

[paolo27th]

I know at least 2 guys who don`t do any running and I`ve never seen them gassing. All they do is roll, roll and then roll some more.

I`m actually trying to cut down on the running and increase rolling too. Think about it. I do 2 sessions a day, maybe rolling 5-6 rounds each, doing one round on, one off. Plus before the evening session I may also do 30-40minutes running to get some steady state cardio in.

This guy on the other hand will do just the afternoon session and spar 10 consecutive rounds. So in one session he`s done the same amount of rolling I`ve done in 2, plus he`s also done a long session of steady state cardio - and as a big bonus he used a sport specific exercise to do it.

Rolling for cardio is just a very efficient way of training IMHO.

[VegasFighter]

^^ thats what I'm shooting for. I just want to make sure its possible and im not an idiot

[Oblivian]

If you can increase intensity while rolling and challenge yourself that way, it would not be absolutely necessary to run. I do think it's something you should really look into if you want to get better. Running isn't that bad if you have some headphones. Do you hate it because you gas, or is it because of boredom? If you hate it because you gas, you need to change something.

[VegasFighter]

cause my fat jiggles. lol naw, Its a combination of boredom, and distraction

[Oblivian]

Originally Posted by VegasFighter

cause my fat jiggles. lol naw, Its a combination of boredom, and distraction

Well there are substitutes for running. Like I said, only rolling could work as long as you have no problem bringing up the intensity certain days. If not, look into other forms of cardio work that keep you entertained.

[RyanR]

Try sprints? They are short and sweet.

[BayAreaGuy]

The thing about running is the first 10-15 minutes or so is the hardest and most unconfertable part.

But once you get really warmed up and start sweating, you start to get in your zone and the rest is a breeze.

Towards the end it feels good, and you feel good after.



The key is to keep your mind elsewhere. Also, like someone said, you need to get used to it if you're not a runner, but you'll eventually get used to it or maybe love it.