I never said running wasn't good or wouldn't help. I'm questioning what is the best way and suggesting that distance running and too frequently can easily become excessive.

Balance of stress depends on all the other stressors. The good ones and the bad (good can always turn bad if not balanced).

I also think running isn't the number one option idealy. However I DO run. But only cause my options are limited and I DON'T do distance.

If I'm not mistaken Jitti's in Thailand doesn't run.

Dave above has been around and his fighters are good to go energy wise, right Dave?

So, if thats true... doesn't it make you wonder?

What prepares your body for kicking best? Running or kicking?

When you jog 5 miles or sprint 10sec. Which feels more like a quick series of kicks?

How come a marathon runner can't do two rnds without getting pooped?

Can someone who can do 5 rnds strong run a marathon?

There are different energy systems. Training one doesn't mean you can perform in another.

My info (my interpretation-not saying its what these guys say)

Charles Poliquin
Paul Chek
Michael Boyle
Gray Cook
I would bet Jerry Telle and Kim Goss are on the same page too

Do a little research on who these guys have trained.

Poliquin had a hard time getting the Canadian womens speed skating team off running (the ego holds beliefs tight)... after he did..they kicked some ass.

How many record holders has he trained?

I've looked into this for a few years now. Consulted with quite a few trainers. My current strength/conditioning coach works with some of Canadas Olympic athletes etc Talked with a great coach from New Zealand at a course..

I study with the CHEK Inst and read alot myself.

But with Dave saying his fighters have energy and don't run.. isn't that enough to start looking deeper?

I would think some of what I said is enough to start questioning. Seeing if I'm on crack or maybe onto somehting.

I mean some has been explained and some of those quotes are from top guys in the field.