Question: How do those who run and play tennis balance:
1. Running.
2. Tennis.
3. High Intensity Training.
I'm just looking for some advice from others who have things figured out because I sure don't.
1. I like to run. Before the tennis season I was running about a 28min 5k. Not fast, but personal best. I don't do enough HIT and sprints but want to do more next off season in addition to ~3-4 mile runs. I don't necessarily run for tennis. It's a hobby that I actually do enjoy as I like to see my times improve if I stick with it.
2. I like to play tennis. Lately I've been playing tennis 4-5 times a week, 4.0 level. I play better tennis if I don't run, at all. My footwork is improved and my stamina is high throughout 3 sets. If I run then I seem to have tired legs for the next few days. My explosiveness to run around that serve to my backhand isn't there and my tennis drops to a 2.0 level (seemingly).
3. I don't like to do HITs. I understand HITs will improve my tennis more than long distance which is why I want to find some time to do these as well.
I just went out for a run today and my time was crap, like 34 minutes 3 miles bad, with some walking involved on hills which I never do. My legs just didn't have it in them. This was the first run I've been able to get in a while, and only the 2nd the past few weeks. My running has dropped significantly even though my tennis endurance is higher than it's ever been. I've been killing it on the court although I'm weary about playing tomorrow, since I just ran today and my legs already feel like jello. But I want my running back.
My question is, from those who have been around long enough to figure it out, how do you balance running, tennis, and HITs? What has worked for you?
1. Running.
2. Tennis.
3. High Intensity Training.
I'm just looking for some advice from others who have things figured out because I sure don't.
1. I like to run. Before the tennis season I was running about a 28min 5k. Not fast, but personal best. I don't do enough HIT and sprints but want to do more next off season in addition to ~3-4 mile runs. I don't necessarily run for tennis. It's a hobby that I actually do enjoy as I like to see my times improve if I stick with it.
2. I like to play tennis. Lately I've been playing tennis 4-5 times a week, 4.0 level. I play better tennis if I don't run, at all. My footwork is improved and my stamina is high throughout 3 sets. If I run then I seem to have tired legs for the next few days. My explosiveness to run around that serve to my backhand isn't there and my tennis drops to a 2.0 level (seemingly).
3. I don't like to do HITs. I understand HITs will improve my tennis more than long distance which is why I want to find some time to do these as well.
I just went out for a run today and my time was crap, like 34 minutes 3 miles bad, with some walking involved on hills which I never do. My legs just didn't have it in them. This was the first run I've been able to get in a while, and only the 2nd the past few weeks. My running has dropped significantly even though my tennis endurance is higher than it's ever been. I've been killing it on the court although I'm weary about playing tomorrow, since I just ran today and my legs already feel like jello. But I want my running back.
My question is, from those who have been around long enough to figure it out, how do you balance running, tennis, and HITs? What has worked for you?