Episode 4 tackles the question: should runners stretch? You may have heard that you always need to stretch before or after runs. Is that true, based on the most recent science? We take an evidence-based approach to our discussion on stretching for runners, including:
- should you stretch before runs?
-types of stretches for runners, including static vs dynamic stretching
- flexibility vs mobility
- why runners don't need to touch their toes
- does stretching reduce your injury risk?
-stretching in general vs stretching directed by a physical therapist
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