But before hitting the pavement, take a moment to confirm you’re properly warmed up.
One expert gives the perfect analogy as to why.
“A warmup equals better joint lubrication, blood flow, and nervous system activation.”
Do this a few times, as needed, before switching to the other leg.
Running doesn’t promote hip mobility, and if you don’t use it, you lose it.
According toHealthline, this is what’s known as static stretching.
Static stretches can also be good practice to incorporate in your post-run cooldown phase, per Healthline.
But while post-run stretches help relax your muscles, stretching pre-run is a great way to warm up.
AsYale Medicinenotes, over 50% of seasoned runners suffer an injury because of trauma and muscle overuse.
“Cross-training and stretching go a long way toward avoiding running injuries.”
You owe it to yourself to be as prepared as possible when you pound the pavement.
