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Stretching before run
Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast, Recovery: Rest & Sleep

Stop Stretching Before Runs—Do This 7‑Minute Routine Instead

If you think stretching before running prevents injuries, the research says otherwise. Multiple studies over 20+ years show static stretching before exercise doesn’t meaningfully reduce injury risk. And it gets worse: those 20 minutes of quad pulls and toe touches? […]

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