How many minutes should i run per day so I am ready for my new rugby season?

Question

I play as a forward so you can take that into consideration. (prop position and flanker)

Answer 1

As much as you can afford. Not only long distance but with short bursts too. Very important cos you can jog for miles and not get too tired but short bursts gives you that stamina you'll need to keep on playing at a fast pace for 40 minutes.

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Answer 2

Until you can't run anymore and then some.

Answer 3

around 20-30.

Answer 4

it depends how fit you are already. its hard to get fit but just as hard to keep fit so youd need to do quite a bit. not just running though, vary it so do a bit of core work, weights etc...

dont over do it take rests you can do more harm then good by running every day

Answer 5

It also depends on when your season is and how serious you are and what your goals are. Jack Clark at Cal (U.S. university and one of the best programs in the states) relies heavily on evidence-based athletic research and "periodization" (see link for a podcast on the subject).

If you're pre-season and you just want to get the most out of your season, you really want to make sure you build up your aerobic base, which means running (keeping your heart rate above about 60% of your max) as much as you can past 10 minutes at a clip. Try to go at least 30-40 minutes four times per week.

Then, as a flanker, you want to mix in interval training to increase your "work rate" -- that is your ability to get to breakdowns and be effective (aerobic to get there and anaerobic to push and ruck and maul). Interval training involves running at pace followed by short breaks. Three times per week try this: 1 mile; 2-800s, 4-200s, 4-100s, 8-50s.

Another great pre-season rugby workout is rowing. If your club has a rower, get on that. See the link from Concept2. Great stuff.

Answer 6

45 minutes- 1 hour should do

Answer 7

I don't think it's the amount of time you run, it's the distance do like 2km(1.5miles) in the mornings i'd say

Answer 8

Dude, if these new ELVs take off . . . start running when the sun comes up and stop when it gets dark!

But seriously, if you are just starting, try just intervals for a week eg: run  for one min walk for 30 sec and repeat 20 times. Adjust the figures to suit your level of fitness. (most "experts" now recommend only 30 - 45mins of running each day)

Cross training is always good for fitness, basketball is great - short and fast. Cycling is my key to returning to training without the pain of feeling unfit for the first game.