The importance of 'Dynamic' stretching in cold weather

[Instructor57]

I personally always do "Dynamic" stretches before a run ,But if it's not part of your routine you may want to consider it in this cold weather as your muscles will contract in the cold to preserve heat.

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[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Great advice, as ever Instructor57 🙂 but did I do this today, even though I know I should? Oops! 🙄 Luckily a good warm up walk seemed to suffice but please keep reminding us!🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Very sound advice indeed.. x

[Liono]

Good to read, thank you.During C25K I only did a warm-up walk because on the odd occasion I tried dynamic stretches pre run, I always pulled something. I've long suspected that I should probably do the warm up walk, then the dynamic stretches, then the run - it's a bit awkward though, especially when I've driven somewhere to run and feel rather self conscious doing stretches in public! But I will make more effort in cold weather now.