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I'm considering cross training. Any suggestions?

Ray Gill — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:02:59 +0000

I have been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around 2 years or just under. I want to start cross training next year. I have been considering the possibility of cross training and i have been looking into it quite thoroughly, I read a couple of articles saying how you should have a strong base in your first art and once you do you will be able to train better with your second art as you can apply techniques, movements etc which will help you and hopefully make it easier for you to learn and progress.

On one hand i feel an art that would a company my BJJ would be the best option, such as Judo.

But on the other hand i am wondering if doing something completely new, such as a striking art, would make for a more well rounded martial artist.

However i know, having watched a number of karate classes, that it would be hard to adapt from BJJ to Karate, Tae Kwon Do etc because of how its centered around forms or Kata where as BJJ is more.. Free? I don’t know i guess it depends on the school! Then again my BJJ instructor used to be a Karate instructor!

I hope you guys can put forth some good input that is based on experience and knowledge. Thanks a lot.

I have one last thing to say, just want to make this clear. I do not want to be a fighter. I want to be a martial artist.

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Cross-training on the elliptical?

Ray Gill — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:26:49 +0000

What is the purpose of cross-training?
is it better for weight loss?
I just started using the function today on my elliptical and I was wondering how it serves me.
thanks!

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I need help with XC training (cross country)?

Ray Gill — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:26:50 +0000

I have never participated in cross country. I will be a freshman next year and want to join the team. I need help with training over the summer. Like what to eat, do i lift weights, a running schedule.

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How many days of cross training should I do a week?

Ray Gill — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:26:55 +0000

I have been doing the following:
1. Fitness runs on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. (40-60 minutes comfortable)
2. Strength run on Wednesday. (10-15 minute tempo w/ one mile warm up and cool down)
3. Endurance run on Sunday. (60-90 minutes comfortable)
4. What I call cross training on Saturday (bike or swim for 30 minutes)

Should I be doing more cross training or different kinds of cross training? What has helped to run your fastest times once you got onto the track in the spring? I run the 800m, 1500m, and 3000m, not in any particular order.

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Cross training into critically manned fields. USAF?

Ray Gill — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:03:12 +0000

Hey I am currently enlisted and have been in the af for a little over a year. I am trying to figure out which fields are critically manned? I am trying to compile info about being an aerial gunner. Trying to figure out if its critically manned.

Please do let me know what you know.

Thanks.

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Will Cross country training in the fall hurt my performance in the Outdoor Track season?

Ray Gill — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:26:44 +0000

I run the 400m and the 800m During the track season. I also plan on running indoor.

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are cross training shoes good for crosscountry?

Ray Gill — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:51:44 +0000

so im new to the whole cross country thing and went to get some running shoes,

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/newbalanceWX812GL.htm

^link to picture info etc

then i found out they were cross training shoes, will they still be good for cross country?

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Cross Training for a Marathon?

Ray Gill — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:28:03 +0000

I am planning on starting a marathon training program soon and it has specific days of cross training. It suggests swimming, biking or running, but I’m curious… Can golf be my cross training activity? I always walk when I play, so I figured just hitting some balls in between wouldn’t spoil the walk too much. What do you think? If that’s a no go, would you say playing golf on a rest day is a bad idea? Or is that too much? I would really like to work in one round a week…

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Cross training for Cross Country?

Ray Gill — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:51:22 +0000

I am trying to figure out my training plan for cross country next season. I’m a frosh boy and my pr is 19:07. I want to get to 17:40′s for most of next season. I was thinking about 50 miles of running and about 100 miles of biking each weak. Will this be a good plan or will biking work the wrong muscles for running. Either this or more running and less biking.
Yeah i am not just gonna do easy slow runs to get the mileage up. in the 50 i am counting speed days and stuff. And where i live i can’t run a mile without hitting a hill. On my normal routes there are mile long hills with 10% grades. (where i do my speedwork)

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cross training for cross country?

Ray Gill — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:50:56 +0000

i have Achilles tendinitis so i cant run more then 1 mile at race pace or 2 miles at a low speed without huge and intense pain in my Achilles tendon even when i tape my foot. i have a bike so i was wondering what would be a good cross training workout plan so that i will be in good shape when i get better. currently i bike 2.5-3 miles every day at around 4:40 minute mile pace, i bike without stopping to pedal standing up.
im not really dumb i know what to do: i know i have to ice and strech every day. considering i am a top contributer to running and have like 50 best answers in a row why would you think that i didnt know this. all i need is a plan for how much and how fast i should bike every day because im not that good at planning out scheduals and knowing how much BIKING i should do for a good workout.

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