So people often ask me how it is possible i am yet to be injured (knock on wood!) when i workout or run almost every single day. the key is proper rest, nutrition, proper form while working out, and most importantly, STRETCHING!
it is not easy for me to explain stretches (or workouts for that matter) in writing, so i decided to make a visual. i had wanted to give my friend Breanne (who ill be running my 2nd half marathon with!) some tips- but it makes more sense to share these tips with the WORLD!
some of my stretches/techniques were taught to me by the amazing Cyndee Krantz- sports physiologist/trainer/superwoman. some i picked up in my p90x and insanity DVDs, and some are just stretches i read about or tried after seeing on the internet.
this is my personal "go-to" routine for stretching! i try to do it at least every other day, but when i am actually training for a race (like now) i aim for every day.
please take this as advice from a friend. although it works wonderfully for me, i am not a doctor, trainer, sports therapist, or anything like that so I cannot ensure this is the best for everyone.... however, more likely than not, if a stretch causes you discomfort it means you need to stretch MORE, not quit!
enjoy!
it is not easy for me to explain stretches (or workouts for that matter) in writing, so i decided to make a visual. i had wanted to give my friend Breanne (who ill be running my 2nd half marathon with!) some tips- but it makes more sense to share these tips with the WORLD!
some of my stretches/techniques were taught to me by the amazing Cyndee Krantz- sports physiologist/trainer/superwoman. some i picked up in my p90x and insanity DVDs, and some are just stretches i read about or tried after seeing on the internet.
this is my personal "go-to" routine for stretching! i try to do it at least every other day, but when i am actually training for a race (like now) i aim for every day.
please take this as advice from a friend. although it works wonderfully for me, i am not a doctor, trainer, sports therapist, or anything like that so I cannot ensure this is the best for everyone.... however, more likely than not, if a stretch causes you discomfort it means you need to stretch MORE, not quit!
enjoy!