How does one know which stretches to do before/after a run? Do I need to do either? No idea?!
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Dynamic stretches, although there not stretches more of a range of movements ( confusing l know) before a run. Stretches after a run. There is a link on health unlocked. IannodaTruffe usually puts the link up so it may be in pinned posts
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You should definately be stretching after a run whilst your muscles are still warm. This is the link to recommended post run stretching nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...
You can do some pre run stretches but as already mentioned these should be "dynamic" I will find and add that link momentarily...
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All of this is in the original How to run C25K link within FAQ post in the pinned post. It's really useful and worth reading a few times during the programme as more of it becomes relevant as you move through the weeks. It's a lot to take in at W1! π I'll add that link too...
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The pre-run advice here has been so useful - thank you all for posting! Before it got so cold, I was doing a 5 minute warm up walk. More recently Iβve been stretching at home first - but not dynamically! Iβm hoping this will improve my next run π
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Thanks for collating and posting this info GoGo; essential reading. Will be putting the warm up routine into my run this morning, which, if I succeed will see me through to C25K graduation.
Thanks again.
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Please check this post out... loads of information here... about stretches too! There is a whole section on that...
There are folk who do stretch before a run and folk who don't..but afterwards ... always...
Dynamic stretches if you decide to do some before the run... your muscles need to be warm.
A good warm up is essential though.. with a really brisk walk at the very least.
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If you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... there are links is to both forms of stretches and may other tips.