One common difference between casual runners and elite and pro runners is how seriously they take their stretching routine.

OK, so you get to your next race with just enough time to register and jog and do a few strides. Or you're pressed for time, and you have time to do your 3.4 mile loop around the neighborhood, but not ...

Remember when your high school gym teacher made everyone touch their toes before running laps? Turns out, they might have been leading you astray all along. That pre-workout stretching ritual you’ve ...

Stay healthy for the miles to come by putting your body first.

Running is fun! Stretching, less so. Yes, we know we’re supposed to, but why ruin a good endorphin buzz by doing something boring? We’ve all come up with excuses to put off running’s sensible sibling, ...

Credit: / Rockaa I’ll be the first to admit that I am always tempted to skip my cool down after a run. In fact, I used to swerve a post-run stretch all the time, and I paid the price the next day ...

What stretch is best before a workout? Researchers have produced conflicting results when it comes to the best pre-workout stretch. For example, a well-cited August 2003 study showed evidence of ...

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...