Similar to what you should eat before and after a run, or what type of recovery strategies can improve performance, stretching can fall into a gray area—the kind filled with contradictory advice and ...

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Unlock greater mobility and Improve Hamstring Flexibility with this Runner's Lunge Exercise – perfect for anyone beginning ...

Runners see a lot of different stretching poses, but are often confused on the best stretches to keep them healthy and ready for optimal performance. This ten-stretch program for runners was developed ...

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 ...

Stretching after a run helps to promote blood flow to the muscles, which enables them to repair and recover more quickly from the workout. It also helps to remove lactic acid and waste products and ...

Having limited mobility in your back can negatively impact your running form. If your muscles are tight, your body won’t be able to move in its natural movement pattern, which can lead to injury. It ...

If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and training for my first marathon. During my longer runs I have pretty significant hip and knee pain. Some runner friends advise that I just stretch more, and others say I ...

Have you ever considered yoga for runners? Yoga has many benefits that extend beyond maintaining flexibility. Yoga can help you sleep better, improve your concentration, increase your stamina, help ...