Karate is rather different. Being more focussed on strength and suppleness, it complements running really well. (When I am only running, I do have to work on stretching so that my calves and hamstrings don't shorten.) Running seems to boost my cardiovascular fitness most, which is really important to me as I have asthma. When I was a competitive club runner (15+ years ago), indoor circuits in the gym suited me much more than some of my faster distance running companions. I enjoy (that might not be the right word!) the press-ups and sit-ups involved in karate. I certainly enjoy feeling toned around my upper arms and middle :)
But karate isn't all about the exercises. The style I practice is full contact. Bruises are common, broken bones not so.
However last night I clashed feet during sparring with a partner and now have a very sore toe and foot. I managed to "run" home after karate (actually something between a jog and a limp). Today my foot has been slowly turning more purple and, although I have been able to put weight on it, I've only been able to hobble around. I am still pondering whether to go to hospital to have it checked out. I will be, um, either furious or completely despondent if I have broken a bone. From past experience, broken toes are not even x-rayed, just strapped to another toe and left to heal for 6 weeks. I'm as worried about my foot as my toe.
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