How to prevent injuries before & after Running?

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Answer 1

stretch! even though you feel like it wont do much it does. after running make sure you cool down before sitting down right away.

make sure to stretch before AND after exercise

Answer 2

Stretch very well, and warm up by jogging.

If your not used to running, start out slowly, don't just run 10 miles one day. You have to build up your strength.

Listen to your body. If you are so sore after running you can barely move you did too much too fast. Icing sore muscels can help to.

Answer 3

Always stretch!!!

Stretch before a run and Right after a run.  This prevents shin splits and helps you not pull muscles.  I wish I had known this before I got shin splits in the middle of a track season.

Answer 4

You need to run a short warm up and then stretch. You need to hold it for at least 20 seconds when you are stretching. Stretch every muscle. Don't take stretching lightly. Take your time stretching. After you are done stretching you can do agilities like lunges or bringing your knees to your chest. Then you can do your main workout. After you are done doing your main workout you can do a slow cool down to get that lactic acid out and let your body recover. After than you need to stretch again. I know it is a lot of stretching, but I got injured by not stretching enough and now I have to get surgery and it has delayed my running. I can't stress it enough. STRETCH as much as you can.

Answer 5

Stretch alot, and stay hydrated. Do a warp up and cool down, both of those should not be as hard as your workout run.

Answer 6

warm up before you actually start running. stretch after you warm up. quads, hamstring, kiles tendon