Can anyone recommend which stretches and how many to do before running. Already posted about 2 failed week 9 runs and want to be more prepared this weekđ
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We recommend âdynamicâ stretches before running: this means brisk walking, perhaps with knee raises and kicking your heels up. Cold muscles and ligaments donât take kindly to âstretch and holdâ type of stretching. It is easy to tear or strain something when youâve not warmed up.
But static stretches after running are important. Youâll find post-running stretches on NHS Direct (sorry I do not have the link on my phone).
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