Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...

We get it: Post run stretches can sometimes feel like a waste of precious time. After all, they don’t leave you sweaty, breathless, or sore—perhaps leading you to think they aren’t a “productive” form ...

Whether you've just ticked off 5K on the treadmill or 20 miles out on the trails, you might be tempted to get back, clean up, fuel up and proceed with the rest of your day. However, while this may ...

One of my favorite ways to cool down after a run is with a post-workout walk. It brings my heart rate down, and signals to my body that it’s okay to get out of fight-or-flight mode. Barry’s Bootcamp ...

Stretching isn’t the most exciting part of a runner’s routine, but the benefits of a good stretch can’t be understated. That doesn’t mean you need to plan an intricate routine to stretch for hours a ...

BEFORE YOU RUN OR AFTER YOU RUN. THAT IS THE QUESTION. THE SCIENCE ON THIS AT TIMES CONFLICTING AND CONFUSING. SO WE ASKED JEFF DENGATE, RUNNER IN CHIEF OF RUNNER’S WORLD AND A VETERAN OF MANY ...

People serious about exercise often stretch before and after running or vigorous exercise. This practice is designed to prevent muscular injury and cramping. Animals who run to stay alive, like ...