The Best Way To Stretch Before A Run

Stretching can be important to help warm up your body before you run.

Here are some of the best stretches to do before you run.

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Pull your knee up to your chest.

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Sit on the ground and reach for your toes.

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Sit in a butterfly stretch.

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Pull your foot up to your backside for a quad stretch.

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Do a Series of Lunges

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Don't forget that stretching AFTER a run is important too.

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