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Originally Posted by David70
Football and running for a mile or two straight have little to do each other, you are looking for explosive quick sprints but running 6-12 minutes at one pace. If you are running everyday and your goal is to get your 40 down you will need to start running sprints at least a couple of days a week to make it happen. Basically you have to train for the goal and stretching or running a mile straight won't do it.
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Yeah Im also trying to get my stamina up. When i said i havent done much cardio in awhile, i meant it. I was dying in the warmups the other day, and it was also probably the most ive ran combined in a few years.
Ive been doing sprints at least once per week, if not twice depending on the weather. Hard to run sprints when theres snow everywhere. I can at least run distances on the treadmill.
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Originally Posted by ScottSinger
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I was a sprinter in school, and have always been a better sprinter than distance guy, so I think eventually, ill get those legs back under me. The running a mile or 2 is more for conditioning so I dont pass out while playing.
My biggest issue is coming up with a legit workout/lifting plan for this. For 10+ years my lifting goals have been bigger/stronger, not necessarily athletic goals. Ive already cut weight down from 200/205 and will probably cut another 10 lbs which should help with speed as well.
Ive read a few articles saying that you should be doing more Olympic lifts vs what you consider "normal" lifts to build athleticism. Any experience in that?