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Stretching

S · 2 months ago · 3 replies · 243

How important is stretching to you as a trail runner?

How are you stretching? When do you stretch?

Feel free to share any stretching techniques you’ve learned along the way!

3 replies

· 2 months ago

It used to be that runners would stretch before and after a run, but then when my daughter was in cross country, they really only did after, and I can’t remember the reason why? Do you do both?

OP · 1 month ago

On Sep 7, 2026, Kathy said:
It used to be that runners would stretch before and after a run, but then when my daughter was in cross country, they really only did after, and I can’t remember the reason why? Do you do both?

I see a lot of the cross kids stretching before. I was always under the impression that stretching while you’re cold can increase your chance of injury, so I always stretch after the run usually.

Kids heal differently than us grown-ups, though.

· 5 days ago

I don't joke with stretching before and after exercising. Stretching keeps my muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, which is essential for everyday movement. So I stretch a lot and i know it helps with long-term joint health.

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