Saturday, April 2, 2011

Stretch or Go!

    Over the last 20 years, I've been one of those that can put my clothes on and go!  The only time I would stretch is when I was feeling a tweak or slight pain.  Last week, I started realizing that I can't do that anymore.  My body just can't take the pounding as it use to.  I've been training for a 10 miler and between my shoulder that somehow feels like its separated (JUST FROM LAYING WRONG) and my sore achilles tendon, heal and meniscus, I feel like a total mess!  Last night I decided enough was enough...Time to stretch.  I went out and bought some Rock Tape for my achilles tendon and calf and will stretch for 20 minutes before and after each run!  Lets hope this works!!!!



3 comments:

  1. Rock Tape really does Rock....No pain in the Tendon and the meniscus cooperated. Although slower pace, tape did the job...Lets Run!!!!

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  2. Hey I have read a lot about the idea that a post - run stretch is beneficial, however a pre-run stretch has almost no benefit, rather, warming up to get the muscles warmed up. Thoughts? I posted about my experiment with not stretching at ALL a while back, but like you, recently I have been rethinking this due to some regular tweaks n pains. They are not that pronounced, but I am not getting any younger!
    Here is the link to my post:

    http://runningfool-ootaynee.blogspot.com/2010/01/stretch-experiment.html

    I do however keep on top of my weaker areas with stretching, such as my glutes and hips flexors.
    Cheers!

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  3. Good post! If I focus on vulnerable areas during pre and post run stretching that is most effective.

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