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Originally Posted by Sparkle
This is a shaping up to be a great thread!
I'm going to take the advice and try to consciously slow down and not worry about my pace.
Thoughts on warming up and stretching, anyone?
There seem to be conflicting beliefs on the effectiveness of stretching before a run. I often have a lot of tightness in my calves and it can make my run painful.
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It is best to warm up first before you stretch. Brisk walking, like Just G said, is an excellent way to warm up your muscles and then stretch. Remember to not stretch too hard. It is feel tight, but not hurt. After the run it is important to stretch as well. Same rules apply with respect to how hard to stretch, but hold the stretch longer (40 seconds, which feels like for freaking ever, when you are tired and just want to go Starbucks and get a scone.... just sayin')
I will try to look for some stretch videos on You Tube of stretches that I like for hamstrings and in general and post the links.