Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Running with stiff, tight muscles is not only hard, but it can also set you up for injury if you make it a habit. So doing a few running stretches regularly to maintain or improve your flexibility and ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...

Lisa Jhung writes about running and other outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them as a freelance writer and adventurer living in Boulder, Colorado. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden ...

Having limited mobility in your back can negatively impact your running form. If your muscles are tight, your body won’t be able to move in its natural movement pattern, which can lead to injury. It ...

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 ...