September 3, 2010, Newsletter Issue #159: Get a Better Hamstring Stretch
Tip of the Week
Like many long-time runners, sometimes I get in a rut and slide out of some good habits, such as stretching. I feel better running when I stretch, but sometimes I don't want to take that extra 5 or 10 minutes when I am trying to get out the door for a quick run so I can get back and go to work.
I was looking through some books recently and found my copy of Bob Anderson's Stretching, which I highly recommend. There are some stretches specifically geared to runners, but also general stretches for different areas of the body, such as the legs, hips, and lower back, that get tight on many of us with desk jobs. Check out my running exercises tip for stretching suggestions like this one: Before you start your stretching routine 9or before you go out to run, if you don't usually stretch before running), try standing with your knees bent slightly and hold for 30 seconds. You'll be engaging your quads, but relaxing your hamstrings, which may help you get a deeper stretch with your usual hamstring stretches.
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