>All information in this post is from my own personal experience.
I get asked all the time if I stretch before I go out for my run.
I may be yogi, but trust me, I'm not one to stretch a whole bunch before I go for my RUN. The most I'll do is a quick warm up for my glutes (a side shuffle sort of move). Something that shocks the muscle just enough to prepare them for running miles. And, I may do a couple but kickers or high knees.
Over time, I've noticed that my body isn't ready, nor well prepared for deep stretching unless it's completely warmed. Don't overlook your stretches. Your body will suffer from lack of care.
THIS BELOW IS MY PRE-RUN NO NO.
THIS WILL NOT BE HAPPENING TILL AFTER MY RUN IS DONE!
I Save all those glamorous stretches & yoga poses for when my body is good and warmed. By waiting till after I finish my run, my muscles are well prepared to stretch. My body tends to go deeper into the stretch/yoga pose, once the particular muscle has been heated. *it's like a noodle before it's cooked, it breaks! After the noodle cooks, it's definitely more flexible.
Also, I find myself holding stretches longer, which allows time for my muscle memory to kick in.
Our bodies are pretty amazing machines. They know what to do, if we treat them right. *DON'T FORCE A STRETCH TO HAPPEN. Breathe into a stretch slowly, be patient.
If you're not one to take time to stretch, LEARN to make time. And when you learn to make time, but haven't learned to be patient, then find a nice flow that still completes your stretching task. I totally agree with Dynamic Movement, especially if you find yourself with SORE ACHY joints after running. This way you're not opt to quit your stretches due to feeling overly sore or painful. The dynamic flow keeps the body moving while stretching, in less time holding however.
Below I've posted a short video to follow. A slow flow tapping into those running muscles just enough to get you by. It won't leave you feeling sore, that's for sure!
~Just Breathe,
Brooke
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