What stretches should I do before running?

What stretches should I do before running?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Stretching my quads has always been very important to me. You can do this by holding your foot behind your back, like this. You should also do toe touches (it’s alright if you can’t actually touch your toes…go straight down as far as possible), butterflies, hamstring stretches, calf stretches, glut stretches, and some basic arm stretching.
by

Related questions

What stretches/things can I do to help the pain in my lower back?

Description : What stretches/things can I do to help the pain in my lower back?

Last Answer : Take a long hot bath. Lie down on the floor for about ½ hour. Get at least 8 hours sleep.

Which stretches should be done before Yoga class?

Description : Which stretches should be done before Yoga class?

Last Answer : Yoga is a system of exercises that stretch and bend the body. It is also a system of meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation. The word yoga comes from Sanskrit and means "union." It originally meant ... moving, for the muscles in the lower part of the body and in the front of the legs.

What are the best Achilles tendon stretches to perform before physical activity?

Description : What are the best Achilles tendon stretches to perform before physical activity?

Last Answer : The best stretches to perform are the hand to toe stretches, leg curls, and moderate hyper extension or the ankles/knees. This will loosen up the muscles, and is critical to do thus you will not injure them during your exercise routines.

Anyone know some good neck stretches?

Description : Anyone know some good neck stretches?

Last Answer : There is no perfect neck stretch. I would suggest the basic stretches you probably already know and work with them gradually for few days. The neck is very delicate as I am sure you know. Yes! the links @Judi provided are great.

Which are the stretches of roads common to the GQ and the N-S and E-W Corridors? -SST 10th

Description : Which are the stretches of roads common to the GQ and the N-S and E-W Corridors? -SST 10th

Last Answer : The four stretches are: (i) Delhi-Agra common to GQ and NS Corridor. (ii) Sikandra-Kanpur common to GQ and EW Corridor. (iii) Bangalore- Krishnagiri common to GQ and NS Corridor. (iv) Udaipur-Chittorgarh common to GQ and EW Corridor.

Plateaus are vast stretches of flat land. -Social Science

Description : Plateaus are vast stretches of flat land. -Social Science

Last Answer : A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earths land. They are one of the four major landforms, along with mountains, plains, and hills.

Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Description : Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : The answer is 'Aravallis'

Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Description : Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Description : Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? -General Knowledge

Last Answer : answer:

The historical names of the four stretches of coast from Nigeria to Liberia are:

Description : The historical names of the four stretches of coast from Nigeria to Liberia are:

Last Answer : Answer: Slave Coast, Gold Coast, Ivory Coast and Grain Coast.

Which mountain range stretches across Algeria and Morocco?

Description : Which mountain range stretches across Algeria and Morocco?

Last Answer : Answer: Atlas Mountains.

How far does South Asia stretches how far east to west and north to south?

Description : How far does South Asia stretches how far east to west and north to south?

Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer

What ia a transformation that shrinks or stretches a figure?

Description : What ia a transformation that shrinks or stretches a figure?

Last Answer : Need answer

Do they sell hamstring stretches around here?

Description : Do they sell hamstring stretches around here?

Last Answer : Go to sports authority. They sell hamstring stretches. You can use them in your home training exercises that your doctor advised you to do. They do help a lot.

What are good stretches for Achilles tendon pain?

Description : What are good stretches for Achilles tendon pain?

Last Answer : There are stretches you can do to help prevent Achilles tendon pain. Stand on the step backwards and move your toes to the edge so your foot as the flexibility to move up and down. This will stretch out the ligaments in your feet.

What are the best it band stretches?

Description : What are the best it band stretches?

Last Answer : I would suggest that you start with an overhead squat assessment and see what other muscles may be compensating also as it is rare to have just 1 muscle/tendon cause all the issue. However, for the IT ... be causing the IT Band to get "tight" as it compensates for other muscles not doing their job.

Tyler stretches a rubber band so that it is tight. The stretched rubber band has?

Description : Tyler stretches a rubber band so that it is tight. The stretched rubber band has?

Last Answer : it has potential energy

The Konkan Coast stretches between: (a) Goa and Cochin (b) Goa and Mumbai (c) Goa and Daman (d) Goa and Diu

Description : The Konkan Coast stretches between: (a) Goa and Cochin (b) Goa and Mumbai (c) Goa and Daman (d) Goa and Diu

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the: (a) Aravallis (b) Vindhyas (c) Satpuras (d) Kaimur range

Description : The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the: (a) Aravallis (b) Vindhyas (c) Satpuras (d) Kaimur range

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The Konkan Coast stretches between which regions?

Description : The Konkan Coast stretches between which regions?

Last Answer : Goa and Daman

The Konkan Coast stretches between which regions?

Description : The Konkan Coast stretches between which regions?

Last Answer : Goa and Daman

Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north?

Description : Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north?

Last Answer : Aravallis

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) While measuring a distance with a tape of length 100.005 m, the distance to be increasing by 0.005 m for each tape length (B) An increase in temperature causes a tape to increase in length and the measured distance is too large (C) The straight distance between end points of a suspended tape is reduced by an amount called the sag correction (D) A 100 m tape of cross section 10 mm × 0.25 mm stretches about 10 mm under 5 kg pull

Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) While measuring a distance with a tape of length 100.005 m, the distance to be increasing by 0.005 m for each tape length (B) An increase in ... ) A 100 m tape of cross section 10 mm 0.25 mm stretches about 10 mm under 5 kg pull

Last Answer : (B) An increase in temperature causes a tape to increase in length and the measured distance is too large

Function of idler pully are a. to increase the angle of contact of belt on pully b. maintain belt tension as belt stretches c. canter to centre distance remain same d. all the above

Description : Function of idler pully are a. to increase the angle of contact of belt on pully b. maintain belt tension as belt stretches c. canter to centre distance remain same d. all the above

Last Answer : d. all the above

What are large randomly repeating non-coding DNA stretches called as? a. Satellite DNA b. Micro arrays c. Gene d. Allele

Description : What are large randomly repeating non-coding DNA stretches called as? a. Satellite DNA b. Micro arrays c. Gene d. Allele

Last Answer : a. Satellite DNA

Canada stretches within __________ time zones. (A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 3

Description : Canada stretches within __________ time zones. (A) 6 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 3

Last Answer : (B) 5 

When a 2 kilogram mass is suspended from a spring, the spring stretches 4 cm. The force constant of the spring is approximately:+ w) .5 newtons per meter x) 5 newtons per meter y) 50 newtons per meter z) 500 newtons per meter

Description : When a 2 kilogram mass is suspended from a spring, the spring stretches 4 cm. The force constant of the spring is approximately:+ w) .5 newtons per meter x) 5 newtons per meter y) 50 newtons per meter z) 500 newtons per meter

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 500 NEWTONS PER METER

A certain spring is known to obey Hooke's Law. If a force of 10 newtons stretches the spring 2 meters, how far will a 30 newton force stretch the spring?

Description :  A certain spring is known to obey Hooke's Law. If a force of 10 newtons stretches the spring 2 meters, how far will a 30 newton force stretch the spring?

Last Answer : ANSWER: 6 METERS

Which of the following terms refers to the ease with which a tissue stretches? Is it: a) stretch factor b) surface tension c) compliance d) ductility

Description : Which of the following terms refers to the ease with which a tissue stretches? Is it: a) stretch factor b) surface tension c) compliance d) ductility

Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- COMPLIANCE

1. What is Study of growth and development of embryo? 2. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine? 3. Angular separation between two colours of the spectrum depends upon which thing? 4. Which mountain range stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north? 5. In which nomad man started settling?

Description : 1. What is Study of growth and development of embryo? 2. What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine? 3. Angular separation between two colours of the spectrum depends ... exporting iron ore to Japan? 20. Which site, where Ashokan pillars exist, has the bull capital?

Last Answer : Answer : 1. Embryology 2. 14 years 3. Angle of deviation 4. Aravallis 5. Neolithic Age 6. Vienna 7. Arundhati Roy 8. Sphygmology 9. The Great Himalayan Range 10. Second and seventh 11. ... First 14. Rajasthan 15. Mahavira 16. Thomas Paine 17. Soyabean 18. President 19. Paradeep 20. Rampurva

How is it that a running dog can crash onto a piece of furniture and not seem to feel pain?

Description : How is it that a running dog can crash onto a piece of furniture and not seem to feel pain?

Last Answer : answer:If you watch closely, and it has hurt enough, you will most likely see small signs of discomfort. Some dogs will tongue-flick in response to sudden pain, shake themselves, or yawn. The zoomies ... sense - it feels good! EDIT: I wrote a poem for you: Resuming zooming less stress.

Can you help me with a pain in my foot from running?

Description : Can you help me with a pain in my foot from running?

Last Answer : Sounds like plantar fasciitis. Everyone I know who has it had to run less. Some people eventually got over it, but many people I know had to permanently modify how much they run. If it were me ... you some exercises also, or send you to a physical therapist for a few visits to learn some techniques.

Running Gurus: Would you recommend shin splint support?

Description : Running Gurus: Would you recommend shin splint support?

Last Answer : This part of runnersworld.com has a wealth of information on shin splints. I don’t remember ever actually having pain in my shins so I can’t offer any personal advice.

How do I safely find a running buddy in my area?

Description : How do I safely find a running buddy in my area?

Last Answer : Well since you want to be safe… craigslist :P

Are the "Toe Shoes" for running a bad idea for flat footed individuals?

Description : Are the "Toe Shoes" for running a bad idea for flat footed individuals?

Last Answer : answer:If you have no (or not much) arch to your foot it's best to have shoes which provide arch support or else you'll put pressure on the metatarsals. (esp. the little bones on the pinky-toe ... get the toe kind of shoe or traditional running shoe is the arch support and stiffness of the shoe.

What causes side-aches when running?

Description : What causes side-aches when running?

Last Answer : It’s called a side stitch.

Why is running outside a lot harder?

Description : Why is running outside a lot harder?

Last Answer : When you move through air you will invariably encounter something called air resistance. The faster you move, the bigger the resistance.

How do I know which running shoes are best for me?

Description : How do I know which running shoes are best for me?

Last Answer : New Balance & Reeboks for $ 40 ?? I have never seen such animal ! If you can find those brands for that price don't bother they will be no better than the Walmart shoes !! Have you ... using $129 Nikes running shoes with all the bells and whistles but they looked great but only lasted 4 months!

I'm running out of antibiotics and can't get new ones in time. Is that a problem?

Description : I'm running out of antibiotics and can't get new ones in time. Is that a problem?

Last Answer : when you made your appointment with your GP did you let them know the situation on your antibiotics?

Can you get Organ damage from light Running, especially if you have a weak body?

Description : Can you get Organ damage from light Running, especially if you have a weak body?

Last Answer : Weak body? Try swimming.

Lately, I've been getting a cramp in my side when running. Why does this happen and how can I get rid of it (I usually have to stop running for a bit)

Description : Lately, I've been getting a cramp in my side when running. Why does this happen and how can I get rid of it (I usually have to stop running for a bit)

Last Answer : Proper hydration. not to mention it helps if you didnt eat just before but are not hungry, perhaps try some protein(bar, mix, etc)

Is it possible that running/aerobic exercise can actually cause depression?

Description : Is it possible that running/aerobic exercise can actually cause depression?

Last Answer : Any links to that research? Everything I’ve read says the opposite.

I have some questions about running.

Description : I have some questions about running.

Last Answer : Essentially, don’t do it. It doesn’t pay off in the end. Look at Jim Fixx, fer gawd sakes. Plus the rest of us look like ninnies sitting and watching

Which will help me burn more calories: Jump the rope or Running?

Description : Which will help me burn more calories: Jump the rope or Running?

Last Answer : Running burns more.

why do the insides of my ears hurt sometimes when i go running in cold weather?

Description : why do the insides of my ears hurt sometimes when i go running in cold weather?

Last Answer : not really sure, but my guess would be that it's something akin to why some people's teeth hurt when they eat ice cream. when bone nerves get cold, they can really put up a fuss. lots of bone is close to the surface around the ear. have you tried wearing ear muffs?

Food for the week prior to running a race?

Description : Food for the week prior to running a race?

Last Answer : maybe some spaghetti?

Which one is better: running x miles in 30 mintues, or covering the same distance in 20 mintues?

Description : Which one is better: running x miles in 30 mintues, or covering the same distance in 20 mintues?

Last Answer : That sounds a little like “Who’s on first.” Why not ask a trainer or a phys. ed person if you are still in school. And wouldn’t running faster (for as long as you can stay upright) get your heart beating faster and perhaps make it more efficient?