Just curious-my son told me he(along with others) had to run a mile several hours before he started a game. I know he has run after pitching, but this was a first. I'd appreciate anybody's thoughts on the merits of this.
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Don't know about a mile per se, but running before a start is a good thing. Actually doing some running anytime before you throw is a good thing. The rule we have always used is to be warmed up before you start warming up. Mine uses a active stretch/sprint routine that he picked up in football. It gets his muscles loose and he breaks a sweat.
I run two poles before I stretch and warm up.
I don't see any value in running a mile several hours before a game. That can only stand to depleat energy.
As far as running before a game, I think it's all relative. If you're in a warm climate, two poles is probably all you need. If you're in a cold climate, you might need 4-5 to get the core temperature up.
The main thing, is to have a sweat going.
Stu
As far as running before a game, I think it's all relative. If you're in a warm climate, two poles is probably all you need. If you're in a cold climate, you might need 4-5 to get the core temperature up.
The main thing, is to have a sweat going.
Stu
I see no point in running that much that long before a game it will only tire you out. If you are running to loosen up then probably two poles just to get the blood flowing. After that you should do a dynamic warm up, butt kicks, high knees, trunk twist, arm circles, and anything else that warms up your body. As for conditioning, the closer you get to your start you should be focusing more on sprints. The first day or two after starting you should be running longer distance to build up stamina and get rid of lactic acid in the arm.
