Running stretches

Looking to prevent injury and optimize performance on your next run? This guided stretch routine for runners is the perfect 10 minute stretch to get you ready to crush your next run. Learn the best stretches for running from our founder and 200-mile athlete, Ryan The RaveRunner Lange.

Stretching routines. Another task to add to the list of all things running. We all know that post-run stretches are important to cool down, work our flexibility, and help prevent injuries, but what about before running?

Before Your Run

This contains: 7 Best Pre-Run Stretches for Beginner Runners

It's imperative to learn how to warm up before a run workout to train at optimal levels and prevent any potential aches, pains or injuries.

Ready to run? Not so fast. Whether you're headed out on the road, trail or treadmill, it's important to do some dynamic stretches before running to prevent injury.

Learn more about post-running stretches and what makes them so important, whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting started.

Every runner knows the importance of stretching after a run as part of a cool down, but what about the warm up? Pre-run stretches are essential to get your body and mind ready for the run ahead. Not only do they reduce the risk of injury, they reduce muscle stiffness and optimise your performance. But what are the best stretches to do before running, and how should they be performed?

Running builds muscle and keeps the heart and lungs strong. However, kilometers reduce mobility and pain can appear in the joints. Yoga can help to reduce injury, increase flexibility, widen your range of movement, center the mind, and balance your body.

Here are 4 of the best stretches for runners that you want to include in your routine if you wish to stay flexible and reduce injury as a runner.

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These leg stretches for runners are great for a post-run routine. Complete these leg stretches after running to stay strong and injury free.

Best stretches to do after running or working out.

Warming up before a run prepares your body and helps prevent injuries. Learn the recommended pre-run warm-up exercises to incorporate into your routine.

10 post-run stretching exercises to do after your next run (and all runs and workouts) to help avoid injury.

These stretches for runners target areas that can get tight. Add them to a post-run routine to help improve flexibility and performance.

Hip flexor stretches for runners are important to keep you running strong. Your hip flexors can often become tight, so it’s important you include a stretching routine as part of your training plan. Hip flexors help contract and pull the thigh towards the torso, allowing you to bring your knee towards your chest as you run. When you run, you regularly shorten the main muscles in your hip flexors, instead of lengthening them, which can lead to imbalances.