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  • megan1869
    megan1869 Posts: 166 Member
    I don't stretch before, only after. Curious what others do... I know a few runners and each has their own idea about stretching.

    I stretch AFTER, too..or occasionally during if it's a 'long run' and I need to.

    Personally I am NOT a big stretcher ...I've not experienced many benefits from it after years of it being forced in cross country practice... most of the time if i do stretch its after a run
  • themelmac
    themelmac Posts: 59 Member
    I found that these were good stretches when I got started.

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml
  • mike_usmc
    mike_usmc Posts: 105 Member
    I didnt scroll through and read every single post, but running shoes, and comfortable clothes to run in. I personally dont like clothes sticking to me when I'm running. I prefer New Balance, and Under Armour as the shoes of choice. New Balance last forever by the way(lol) Other than that, I can honestly say you will not have a greater feeling, then the one your going to have after completing that run before thanksgiving.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I really think the stretching thing depends on your age. I never needed to stretch when I was in my 20s and 30s. Now I HAVE to stretch before and after I run, otherwise I will hobble around for 24 hours after I have run.

    I don't do a huge amount of stretching before, but I do have to stretch my hamstrings. Then I walk for 3 minutes for a warm up. Afterwards I walk for 3-10 minutes and then stretch my hamstrings, hips, calves and quadriceps.

    I agree with everyone else here, good shoes are a must!
  • TStevens78405
    TStevens78405 Posts: 19
    My advice would be to listen to your body. If you're not a regular runner, you may find that certain parts of you really hurt after (or even during) a run. This can often be attributed to poor technique or just your body not being used to it, but the important thing is to take notice. If you try and 'push through' the pain, particularly with knee or ankle joint pains, it'll only get worse and the next run will hurt even more. So be patient, start off with small runs and build them up as you go, your body will thank you for it.
    I myself go from being very fit during term time at University, to being quite unfit during the summer holidays when i'm home. And when i get back to Uni after the summer break i always think that i'll just be able to get straight back to running 15km and it ends up hurting my knees very badly and i have to leave it for another week or two before i can go again.Thankfully ive learned now and stopped doing this and can remember that i have to build it back up, so make sure you do too! :)

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