5 minute 'warm-up'

[BlondeAmbition72]

So I'm wondering if a few leg/knee exercises before heading out on my run would be beneficial, or is the 5 minute warm-up at the start of each podcast really sufficient?

[Ripcurlrana71]

It’s supposed to be enough but tbh as my runs are getting longer I’ve done a few knee raises and calf stretches. It’s mainly after the run I do my stretches when my muscles are warmed up. They really need it!

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

I feel like my muscles need a little extra help warming up lol. A few dynamic stretches can't do any harm, can they?

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to BlondeAmbition72]

I think it can if overdone as your muscles are ‘cold’ so can damage them. I think the walk should be enough - maybe walk a few minutes longer?

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate]

Great thanks!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

If you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you will find links to different stretches for pre run and post run.

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Great thanks. I’ve got the post-run stretches, will check out the pre-run ones 👍

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I do my own five minutes walking and then the five minutes on the app.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I do lots of dynamic stretching, ( I am old ) I entertain the neighbours and the wildlife with my donkey kicks... and often take much longer than the five minute warm up

And, after each and every run stretching is essential

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

Take the advice from IannodaTruffe .. the advice there works

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I always stretch after a run, but think I will try a few dynamic stretches before my next run (I too am old 😂😂).