I ****ing hate road work

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by curly, Aug 4, 2010.


  1. Kevin_Wright

    Kevin_Wright King of Awesomeland Full Member

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    Thats what I'm saying. I skip, do the elliptical, run stairs, heavy bag, speed bag, double end bag, upper cut bag.

    And I still don't have the same kind of wind as the guys who do road work.
     
  2. Mr. V.I.P.

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    I prefer Virus sorry hope I didn't break your heart. :D
     
  3. Machine

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    Do interval running. 200, 400, 800 metre sprints and what not. It's shorter, sharper, harder, and more enjoyable than roadwork and far less tedius and gruelling. It is a far more valuable type of running for boxing than roadwork. The only issue is you need to build up slow and stretch a lot because it has a high injury risk.

    Guys that go on about roadwork because some legend 40 years ago did it is the reason why boxing training is one of the least scientific of all sport training. Although the majority of top fighters do roadwork, several don't, Holyfeild and Haye are good examples.
     
  4. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Awwww :oops:
     
  5. Boxinglad123

    Boxinglad123 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've now been turned down too many times.
     
  6. RDJ

    RDJ Boxing Junkie banned

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    Soccer and tennis to name just two would do the exact same. Not sure why you're arguing :huh
     
  7. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Running while Horizontal is the thing of the future I think, :hey. Wonderfull way of getting fit.
     
  8. RightHooker

    RightHooker Active Member Full Member

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    Same. Stupid knees.
     
  9. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Basketball is better in my opinion, because it's also working much more on your hand i co-ordination.

    And the use of both hands.

    Roy Jones was one of te greatest co-ordinated boxers in history.
     
  10. Mr. V.I.P.

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    :lol: All down to basketball in this guys mind! :patsch
     
  11. Relentless

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    i thin i've finally figured out who you are
     
  12. joeyboy

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    Davids only defeat came from running out of steam, people like Ali, Lewis Marciano, Frazier all did loads of roadwork, I think haye should be doing it if he wants to dominate in the heavyweight division.
     
  13. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At the time it was a bad match, Haye has good condition.
     
  14. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What is getting fit about, simple question.
     
  15. Bad Dog

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    Seriously? I love running with a passion. I can't get enough of it. When I can't run it pisses me off. I run about 3 miles a day at a very fast pace which keeps me fit. Man I just love the buzz you get after finishing a long run. It really clears your head.