Stretches before a run

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Before Your Run

It's imperative to learn how to warm up before a run workout to train at optimal levels and prevent any potential aches, pains or injuries. Here are nine dynamic exercises to get the blood flowing for a successful run session. Click on link for complete details and coach notes.

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Every runner knows the importance of stretching after a run as part of a cool down, but what about the warm up? Pre-run stretches are essential to get your body and mind ready for the run ahead. Not only do they reduce the risk of injury, they reduce muscle stiffness and optimise your performance. But what are the best stretches to do before running, and how should they be performed?

Stretching routines. Another task to add to the list of all things running. We all know that post-run stretches are important to cool down, work our flexibility, and help prevent injuries, but what about before running?

Ready to run? Not so fast. Whether you're headed out on the road, trail or treadmill, it's important to do some dynamic stretches before running to prevent injury.

10 post-run stretching exercises to do after your next run (and all runs and workouts) to help avoid injury.

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Dynamic stretches for runners help to mobilise your muscles and joints before a run.

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Runner stretches can make running fun. Seriously...picture this scenario: You’re following a running plan and it’s going great. You feel strong and energetic. Then days two and three roll around and BAM, all of a sudden, in creep the aches and pains. The calves are tight, the knee starts creaking, the shin splints appear, and the hips start to ache. This has the potential to spiral downhill, sadly, faster than your fastest pace. And suddenly you’re needing to take extra days off, no longer…

These leg stretches for runners are great for a post-run routine. Complete these leg stretches after running to stay strong and injury free.

Best stretches to do after running or working out.

The only thing that hinders one from achieving his or her fitness goal is getting injured. An injury is something one should really try to avert whilst on the fitness progress, because running with a torn muscle or hamstring issue can lead to a muscle strain which can keep you off the road for a […]

World Fitness: Stretching before and after Running

These exercises are simple and effective.

These stretches for runners target areas that can get tight. Make them part of a post-run routine to help improve flexibility and performance. #stretching #stretchesforrunners #runninginjuries