If something you did could improve performance, decrease risk of injury, and help you feel better on a run, all in less than five minutes’ time, you would do it consistently. While not a magic bullet, dynamic stretching can achieve all those things. Unlike static stretching (more on the science here), both theoretical and practical…
Dynamic Stretching for Runners
What Runners Need to Know about Static Stretching
Fact or myth: static stretching is essential for runners. The notion of static stretching is ingrained for many runners; however, research and practice indicate that static stretching may not be as beneficial as we once believed – and could even be detrimental for runners in some circumstances. Static stretching lengthens the muscle to the point…
How to Dress for Winter Runs
Winter running follows the old adage: there is no bad weather, only bad gear. (However, ice or temperatures well below zero are bad running weather!) If you do not dress correctly, you will either be uncomfortably cold or sweating heavily (which in turns causes you to be uncomfortably cold as sweat dries). Learning how to…
