Stretching Before Running Doesn't Prevent Injury and May Make You Slower

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Stretching Before Running Doesn't Prevent Injury and May Make You Slower

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I have never been a fan of stretching before a run and prefer a dynamic warmup instead. I like to get my blood moving first and save the stretching for a post-run treat. I also feel like stretching a cold muscle can lead to pulls and tears in the tissue.

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