Feelgood Fitness: Stretches for Runners

by Becky Striepe February 21, 2011, 7:00 am 89 Views 1 Comment

If you’re into running, stretching is key to avoiding injury and can even improve your stamina.

My running partner is going to be training soon for the Chicago marathon. That means we’ve been stepping up our running schedule these days, and that ups the chance for an injury. When you’re doing high impact exercise like running, it’s important to give your muscles a little TLC. Dedicating just a few minutes post-run to stretching out those muscles will help you avoid the pain and inconvenience of a running-related injury. Here are 5 stretches to keep you going strong!

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Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Josiah Mackenzie

Written by Becky Striepe

My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.