I have written in previous months about my general philosophy on stretching as well as current research which discourages static stretching before athletic events; encourages dynamic stretches as part of the warm-up (high knees, straight leg kicks); and recommends focused static and dynamic stretches at the end of the activity. Generally speaking, a dynamic warm-up before aerobic activity will help prepare your body for the task and focused stretching upon the end of the task may assist with injury prevention or injury recovery. I have attached a series of illustrated stretches that I find helpful and restorative after my workouts.
For those of you seeking motivation for your training, the Green Bay Gazette has a host of bloggers sharing their stories of how and why they run and various strategies for staying motivated. These bloggers have made it their goal to participate in either the 5K, half-marathon, or full marathon in Green Bay this May. Thank you for reading!
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blogs0407
For those of you seeking motivation for your training, the Green Bay Gazette has a host of bloggers sharing their stories of how and why they run and various strategies for staying motivated. These bloggers have made it their goal to participate in either the 5K, half-marathon, or full marathon in Green Bay this May. Thank you for reading!
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blogs0407
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