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The Strength Running Podcast

Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott)

Mar 17, 2025
Elisabeth Scott, host of the Running Explained podcast, dives into the essentials of running training. She emphasizes the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs for performance and injury prevention, while clearing up common misconceptions about tempo runs and lactate threshold. Elisabeth also discusses effective core workouts and offers insights on tapering strategies to maximize race-day performance. With practical advice on integrating strength training, her expert guidance helps runners enhance their overall training regimen.
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Quick takeaways

  • A dynamic warm-up lasting five to ten minutes is vital for preparing the body for running, especially as one ages.
  • Strides should be incorporated into training routines as a controlled means to enhance speed and running efficiency without excessive fatigue.

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Importance of Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs

Warming up is essential for runners, particularly as one ages, to prepare the body for strenuous activity. A dynamic warm-up of about five to ten minutes, including movements such as leg swings and lunges, effectively primes the body for running by elevating heart rate and increasing blood flow to the muscles. Conversely, cooling down helps transition the body from a state of exertion back to resting levels, which is crucial after harder workouts. Incorporating gentle movements, mobility work, or even light strength exercises into the cool-down can aid recovery and ensure proper physiological adaptation following a run.

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