Okay did you ever learn to stretch. Yes, me too! Now think of that one stretch you’d do pre run…now listen to this episode and message me what kind of stretch you’ll do INSTEAD when you stretch before or after your next run session!  I’m here to take the big heebie jeebies out of the science behind this topic. Yes you’ll leave knowing some very scientific info & findings from reputable studies.  Stick with us and learn the 4 types of common stretching methods. Learn how and why to implement each and which are best for you!  PASS ON THE KNOWLEDGE over dinner to your family, with your friends, and best yet with your running buddy or community group!  Dive on in if you’re excited to learn something new that’ll blow your mind! Here’s a great post of pre run stretches you can start doing and save to your phone for your next session! Follow @accelstrengthconditioning on Instagram for more juicy topics & info! Cited Studies: Miller J. M. (2020). Acute effects of static stretching on Wingate testing in men. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 60(7), 974–978. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.20.10349-9 Opplert, J., & Babault, N. (2018). Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching on Muscle Flexibility and Performance: An Analysis of the Current Literature. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 48(2), 299–325. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0797-9 Colosio, A. L., Teso, M., & Pogliaghi, S. (2020). Prolonged static stretching causes acute, nonmetabolic fatigue and impairs exercise tolerance during severe-intensity cycling. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 45(8), 902–910. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2019-0981 Blagrove, R. C., Howatson, G., & Hayes, P. R. (2018). Effects of Strength Training on the Physiological Determinants of Middle- and Long-Distance Running Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 48(5), 1117–1149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0835-7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices