The Importance of Stretching
There’s an endless number of runners who seem perfectly able to
squeeze in many hours of running every week but who just don’t seem to
have the time to stretch for five or ten minutes before and after. Find
the time.
Sure, it’s not as fun as hitting the road, and the benefits may not
be as immediately obvious. But a good and consistent stretching program
can save you a lot of trouble and keep you running when you might
otherwise become injured. Along with training gently and choosing the
right shoes, stretching is the most important thing you can do to
protect your body from the rigors of the road. You’ll also find that the
benefits of stretching include reduced muscle soreness after running
and even better athletic performance.