Effect of training on fast bowling
I'm a fast bowler, but more in the range of medium-fast. To train, I'm basically running around 30 miles (48 km) a week, and working up to 40. This might be more than required for cricket fitness, but I'm also doing some cross country running at the moment, so that's why the mileage is somewhat high. But, I'm concerned that this might actually be affecting my bowling speed adversely. I don't lift weights currently, so my training is just focused on slow-twitch fibers. I've read that fast-twitch fibers are important to bowling fast, but I'm not sure if this is true. If it is true, do you think I should curtail the mileage and start lifting in order to focus more on the fast-twitch fibers or should I just keep running as I am right now? Thanks.
I'm a fast bowler, but more in the range of medium-fast. To train, I'm basically running around 30 miles (48 km) a week, and working up to 40. This might be more than required for cricket fitness, but I'm also doing some cross country running at the moment, so that's why the mileage is somewhat high. But, I'm concerned that this might actually be affecting my bowling speed adversely. I don't lift weights currently, so my training is just focused on slow-twitch fibers. I've read that fast-twitch fibers are important to bowling fast, but I'm not sure if this is true. If it is true, do you think I should curtail the mileage and start lifting in order to focus more on the fast-twitch fibers or should I just keep running as I am right now? Thanks.