To stretch or not to stretch? A subject of debate for years within the running community. As someone who spent years running out the door without stretching, I am now a convert. I am convinced that stretching both before and after a run are crucial to long term wellness and success. How can you maximize your Pre & Post Run Stretch Routine? "Daily stretching is the yin to our running yang. We need it to aid in staying free from injury & to be able to move freely"- Stephanie Mitchell ... continue reading...
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Weekly Run Down Hello February 2020
Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. Whew January just flew by! Hello February! I am so thankful to be finishing the month so much stronger and much more confident than I started.I've stuck with my warmups and my rehab exercises and they are paying off for me. I am feeling stronger as a runner. Here's my weekly run down. Weekly Run Down Hello February 2020 Monday-45 min cycle and 60 min strength training My fave instructor, Denis, was out of town this ... continue reading...
5 minute pre run warm up you absolutely should make time to do
Admittedly, up until my recent hip injury, I was that mother runner that just sprinted out the door (or car) and began my run. Yup, nine times out of 10, I did absolutely no pre run warm up. That was all well and good until it wasn't. I have recently learned (the hard way) that I need a short warm up to get my body ready to hit the pavement. Don't have time to warm up? That's what I thought too. I've got a 5 minute 5 exercise Pre Run Warm up that you absolutely have time to do. Why ... continue reading...