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Fitness

Stretches to do Before a Run

Author: Tough Mudder December 16, 2022
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Stretches to do Before a Run

Hold up! Don’t just start running… you need to stretch first. Listen, we all hate having to stretch before a run, but it’s necessary to prevent injury. Here are some basic stretches to do before a run.

Stretches to do Before a Run

Calf Stretch

Standing with your feet in a staggered stance, keep your back leg straight, your front leg slightly bent, and lean forward. Hold for 20-30 seconds, switch legs, and repeat.

Quad Stretch

Standing with one leg slightly in front of the other, grab your ankle and pull it back until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh. Hold for 20-30 seconds, switch legs, and repeat.

Glute Stretch

Sit on the ground with both legs out in front. Bend one knee and use your opposite hand to pull it towards your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds, switch legs, and repeat.

Hamstring Stretch

Standing with your feet in a staggered stance, keep your back leg straight and bend forward at the waist until you feel a stretch in the back of your leg. Hold for 20-30 seconds, switch legs, and repeat.

By taking a few moments to do these stretches before each run, you can help prevent injury and improve your performance. Don’t forget to stretch after your run, too!

Now that you’re all loosened up…

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