Stretch Before and After
It’s critical to stretch before and after your run (and even mid-way through if you get a cramp). Stretch every time you run – never skip a stretch! Stretching will ensure that you keep your muscles loose and doing a warm up and cool down will help avoid injury.
Plan to take at least five to 10 minutes at the start and end of your run to warm up and cool down. Don’t forget to give your hamstrings and quads a good stretch – they’ll be doing a lot of work for you. Stretching will feel great and it will also help you prevent pain and tension in your muscles the day after your run, which will make it easier to get out and run again.
