96: Why You Should Warm Up Before Runs - and How to Do It

Warming up before a run is something both Amanda and Laura have repeatedly preached - so in this episode, we take a deeper dive into warm-ups. We explore the science warming up properly before a run and provide practical examples of how to warm up before different types of workouts.

Discussion points include:

• Why should you warm up before running?
• How long should a warm-up be?
• Should you stretch before a run?
• Examples of pre-run dynamic stretches
• How to warm up before speedwork
• How to warm up before a race

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Further resources: 

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-to-warm-up-for-a-run/

https://runtothefinish.com/dynamic-stretching-warm-up-running/

References:

Haff & Triplett. Essentials of strength training and conditioning (4th ed.) Human Kinetics

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