Runners here?

I run 3ish miles probably three to four times a week. It's definitely helped with cardio on the BJJ side. I haven't noticed any detriment from doing BJJ transferring over to running though.

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Any long distance runners here? After I started doing BJJ again, I found that I can't run as long with the same level of intensity as I used to. How have people incorporated running into their training program (I also lift regularly)?

I am sure you can find some decent Yoga Flow on GG, but I like this one https://grapplersguide.com/second-portal/lms/lessons/30-minute-hip-focused-cool-down-yoga-for-grappling-routine.21575/?parent=0

How many days per week do you do Jiujitsu and lift? You may not be giving yourself time to fully recover from all the demands you are placing on your body.

Read Born to Run ... incredible book. I became fanatical about running after reading it. I went all-in on barefoot minimalist and zero-drop shoes... then I got a nasty case of plantar fasciitis and haven’t been able to run in 2 months. Running is good but do it with the right form or you will invite injuries - ESPECIALLY if you are starting late after an athletic career that didn’t feature it.

I avoid running like the plague. Too hard on the knees. If I do run its sprints, much better for BJJ purposes. Mostly I prefer elliptical or swimming for cardio though.

I usually do tabata style running (20 seconds running, 10 seconds walk). In my lazy days, I do some kind of brisk walking. I find myself running more these days due to covid restrictions. Gym is still closed.

The types of fitness involved in Jiu Jitsu and running are quite different and not necessarily complementary. In-other-words, you can be in great shape for one, try the other, and feel like you are in awful shape. Training for one may not show any benefit when participating in the other. While I doubt that doing Jiu Jitsu would directly have any negative effect on your running, if you are running less to train Jiu Jitsu, then you may feel that you can't run with the same intensity.

My favorite running scene. Especially at 3.06

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I ran cross country and track in high school and college, but since picking up jiu jitsu I run very little.

I think there a lot of variables here. If you specialize in running anything else that isn't running is going to be a deficit, just like specializing in anything else. If you are adding serious weight lifting and not that pink dumbbell crap advocated on runner's world, along with BJJ, then you need to reset your standard on running to reflect these additional demands on your performance and recovery.

As I’ve gotten older with more mileage one thing thats really helped me is running up hills. Less wear on my knees than running on flat ground. I also like to mix up the speed as I feel alternating between training for stamina and explosive power is more beneficial for BJJ.