Stretching before/after running - necessary?

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  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
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    I like to do some active stretching over static stretches before a run. I do static stretches after.
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
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    There is emerging research that says it's better to stretch after a work out when your muscles are warm.

    I don't stretch unless I'm stiff or sore. Other than that I "warm-up"
  • gashinshotan
    gashinshotan Posts: 753 Member
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    Yeah I warm up with 8-10 min walks before my run and cool down after for around the same time... I do feel slight soreness sometimes but so far nothing really that bad... maybe I'll just try it after... does anyone else have experience with the stick though - cuz it seems to get rid of any soreness that's why I havent been stretching?

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