![]() While running is usually a part of rugby training, it’s just one part of what ruggers do to prepare themselves for the demands of their sport. That doesn’t mean you can’t run a marathon, it’s just that your physical structure is not ideally suited to the task. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are white, have a poorer blood supply, and can generate a lot of force but tire very quickly.īecause of this, if you are built for rugby, you may not be made for long-distance running. Muscle biopsies reveal that ruggers usually are fast-twitch fiber dominant. Mesomorphs are naturally muscular, have a heavier bone structure, and are typically broad-shouldered too. ![]() ![]() In contrast, the best ruggers are usually mesomorphs. They have a high proportion of slow-twitch muscle fibers, which are red and aerobic in nature, and are made for endurance and not strength. Ectomorphs are lightly boned, have narrow hips and shoulders, tend to be lean and don’t carry much muscle. The most successful runners, especially over long distances, are ectomorphs. The demands of each sport are so different that they attract very dissimilar physical types. If you put an elite runner next to an elite rugby player, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they are different species. The short answer to all these questions is yes, you can.īut, before you lace up your running shoes and start pounding the pavement, running ruggers should consider the following. ![]()
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