Improve EVERY Run By Doing THIS First

If you want to avoid getting injured as a runner, only running is not enough!

Lindsey, Shona and Devlin walk you through exactly what to do before every run that you do.

It only takes a few minutes but if you start doing this as part of your pre-run routine, you can save yourself a lot of time and heartache down the line because of training missed due to injuries.

Do you regularly do a warm-up? Let us know what you think of our warm-up routine in the comments below...

This is what is in this video:
00:01 Introduction
00:14 How to warm up before a run
01:15 Dynamic vs Static Stretching
03:12 The Dynamic Stretch Warm-Up
03:26 The Forward Leg Swing
03:53 The Side to Side Leg Swing
04:17 How to Stretch Your Glutes For Running
05:02 How to Stretch Your Calves For Running
05:35 The Groin, Glute & Calf Combo Stretch For Running
05:53 How to Stretch Your Hip Flexors For Running
06:24 When To Do The Dynamic Warm-up
06:47 How To Warm Up For A High-Intensity Run Or Race
07:21 The First Way To Warm Up For A High-Intensity Run
08:33 The Second Way To Warm Up For A High-Intensity Run

[wvu]

I remember hearing the report that static stretching was no longer a preferred warm-up in 2013, and the first time I tried it, with no change in effort, my six mile easy run was about two minutes faster than usual. I've never looked back.

[uYahbonaEmbo]

Awesome stuff Coach I think these practical videos make more sense to support the theory with other previous videos done on Coach Parry.

[arfmf]

The content on this channel is amazing. You clearly have a wide aperture lens but it's back focusing like crazy hunting all the time. As a suggestion limit the focus area on your camera or straight up go to manual and stay at the same plane as you film, closing a bit the aperture will also help if you need a larger focal plane to be able to move a bit in/out of camera.

[keithisaacs]

Like these exercises simple and straight forward even for the casual runner.

[DebHaranoYoga]

Dynamic stretching before my runs have made all the difference!! Thanks so much for sharing these particular movements. Love them!!

[JennaOnTheBeach]

I could seriously listen to this guy (L) all day long, that accent 😁💕

[CarlosGarcia-ntwf]

Thnx coach 🙏 I started running thru all this pain like a brute and not warming and able to get away with it until now that I'm starting to run longer and harder 🤦🏾‍♂️

[davidcaldecoat]

Awesome some of these I did know about but it is always good to know more

[filmic]

Thank you for the insight. Since I started doing the first 4 dynamic stretches you mentioned, my pace is improving, not much, but still, plus I'm feeling much stronger when I add a few fartleks towards the end of my run. I'm guessing then, that there is more than just a correlation? Thank you.

[J.e.f.f.r.e.y]

What a fantastic story. How is this not a movie!!

[MitchellWongHo]

Very helpful warm-up routine 💯
Was that Protea Suné Luus demonstrating the stretches?

[osiriswills]

Static Stretching on average usually helps me better to limber up before I run. I stretch often and my flexibility is not as good as it should be. I feel like I can have a better run because my joints and muscles have better range of motion. I don't do as well when I'm stiff.

[sriramvaradarajan]

Very practical advice that even I can do! :)

[daxapanchal]

What do you think of five finger trainer?

[robroy]

Nice channel and great info - thanks guys👍🏻

[bh]

Great vid. I always do this before runs and static stuff in the warm shower i find after works a treat and my recovery is getting quicker and quicker. 😊👍

[duece]

Good vid, but we need to have a talk with the camera man about their auto focus settings 😏

[Willbg]

Hey, I know this is an old vid but I've recently started running again(about 2 months ago) after a biking injury. Currently, I'm running roughly 22-30km per week but want to run a half marathon. My legs feel very comfortable running a 10k at a slow pace and my recent best 10k is 42 minutes 13 seconds. How long should I train for my half marathon to not risk injury too much?

[Cookefan]

For the older athlete:
The way these exercises are demonstrated are exaggerated. If you’re an older runner do these swings VERY gently. There is no reason to go past 45 degrees with the legs swings. You will risk pulling those small sensitive groin muscles going at it as demonstrated. If you’re older, definitely do gentle static stretches of your quads flutes and groin areas after a run when the blood flow is still good. Never not do stretching after a run.
I would also recommend doing a 10-15 minute core warm up before a running session.

[sachithsilva]

Hey.i don't know all words. I have to know first things before running dynamic or static ?witch one?