Training Tuesday: 5 minute Warm-Up To Do BEFORE Your Run

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I wonder how many times you've thought to yourself while running "I really should have warmed-up"?

I know for me it's pretty almost every run when I don't take the extra few minutes to do some dynamic (moving) & static (holding) stretches. I've been really good about doing my pre-run warm-up before harder workouts (tempo runs & track work-outs), but not as great on those easy run days. I hope to CHANGE that! Anyways, I put together a video for you last night that includes my pre-run warm-up routine. You can take a few or take them all and then let me know how you feel after your run when you warm-up! 

Includes:

  • Backward Lunges
  • Side Lunges
  • Knee Tucks
  • Leg Shakeouts
  • Upper Body Rotations
  • Side Stretches
  • Calf & Hamstring Stretches
  • Calf Raises
  • Toe Touches

 

Wish me luck- I've got my first tempo run on schedule later this afternoon! 2 mile warm-up, 6 miles cutting back to tempo pace, 2 mile cool-down. After running in the heat yesterday, I may go to the treadmill if it's too warm but we'll see! 

What do you normally do before you head out for a run?

Favorite pre-run warm-up routines?