Dynamic Stretch Routine!
Happy Friday friends! I wanted to pop in and share a quick dynamic stretch routine that you can do anywhere before a run. It’s always a good idea to take some time before a run to really get your body warm and moving. This will help wake your body up and help you feel great during your run.
Dynamic Stretch Routine:
- Shoulder roll forward/backward – 15 sec each direction
- Arm circle forward/backward – 15 sec each direction
- Chest Opener T – 15 seconds (open your arms like you’re doing a seal jack but make sure you’re not arching your lower back)
- Double hamstring kicks – 30 seconds (alternating legs, kick your butt two times and switch)
- Toe Touches – 15 seconds (keeping feet together, aim to get closer to your toes each time)
- Alternating knee hugs – 30 seconds
- Alternating quad stretch – 30 seconds
- Calf raises – 30 seconds (focus on the explosive movement and slowly lower on the way down)
Doing this or a routine similar to this will have you feeling primed and ready for a run. I’ve started doing simple five minute routines before a run and I truly feel like I perform much better. I don’t feel as achy and creaky right before a run and I’m mentally prepared before I even start!
Do you do a dynamic stretch routine before your runs?
