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15 Essential Post-Run Stretches for Runners

It can be challenging enough to carve out time to run each day, let alone finding 10 extra minutes at the end of your workout to cool down. While it may sound less than ideal, making the time to properly cool down and complete a few post-run stretches will likely pay off in the long … Read More

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10 Best Lower Body Stretches for Runners

Runnin' for SweetsMarch 28, 2018November 12, 201828 Comments

If you’ve been a runner for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the importance of stretching after a run. Post run stretching will speed up recovery and help your body recover more fully. Even so, despite all the recommendations it can be hard to motivate yourself to stretch after already spending so much … Read More