Best Stretching Routines for Runners to Prevent Injury
Why Stretching Is Non-Negotiable for Runners Running places extraordinary demands on your body. With each stride, your feet absorb forces equal to two to three times your body weight, your muscles contract thousands of times, and your joints cycle through their range of motion repeatedly. Over the course of even a short run, the cumulative stress on your musculoskeletal system is immense. Stretching is your primary defense against the injuries that this repetitive stress inevitably creates. ...