Stretching For Runners

Quick question: Can you see what's wrong with the running technique of the runner in the picture above?
 
​Dear RUNNERS,
 
It has been so exciting that getting more and more marathon / Iron man / Power man events being organised in Malaysia.
 
BUT,
 
How would you know that you are warming up your body correctly before & after the game?
 
Do you know why, why, why it is so, so, so important to stretch your muscles before and after the run? What will happen in long term if you do not stretch after games? 
 
Contact us if you would like to know more, exclusively about your own runner's body...
 





Deep Hip Flexor (Psoas) & Upper Thigh stretch
 
Position like the picture, lean your body forward.
You should feel gentle stretch at upper right thigh.
Hold for 10secs, or more. 
Then repeat with another leg. Put a towel under the knee for better cushioning.
 

Quadricep / Thigh strech
 
Position like the picture, pull your ankle towards your buttock. You should feel gentle-nice pulling over the front thigh.
Hold for 10 secs, or more. 
​Gently draw the knee backward to get more stretch feeling.
 
Do Not arch your back during this stretching.

Calf stretch (2 ways)
Do it before cramp happens!!
 

Standing position agianst Tree / Wall / car, etc
 
Step a big step forward (non-stretch leg) and bend your front knee forward, should feel good stretch at back calf
 
Hold for 10 sec or more
  • Hold against a wall / tree / car for more stability

Standing position
 
Stand at edge of stairs / kerbs with half of foot, then lower down your heel until you feel gentle stretch at calf.
 
Hold for 10 sec or more
  • Can do anytime at ramps or stairs if cramp happens
     
Last, but not least, relax your back with simple stretches...


 


 
Ben's Running Clinic is meant for runners...
 
To improve running performance?
To recover faster before the next event kicks in?


08 Apr 2021