I've recently started incorporating dynamic stretching into my pre-run routine, but I'm wondering if I'm overdoing it. I've been doing 10-15 minutes of leg swings, high knees, and lunges before each run, but I'm not sure if that's too much. Is there a sweet spot for dynamic stretching, or can you do too much of a good thing? Anyone have any experience with this?
I'm a fan of keeping it simple. I do 5 minutes of dynamic stretching before my runs, just enough to get my blood flowing and muscles warm. Anything more than that and I feel like I'm wasting energy that could be spent on the actual run. Plus, you can always do some light stretching after your run if you need to.
5 minutes sounds like a good starting point. I've been doing around 10 minutes, but I've been feeling a bit fatigued before my runs. Maybe I'll try scaling it back and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice!
I'm with you on keeping it simple. I do around 5-7 minutes of dynamic stretching before my runs and it feels like the right amount to get me ready without exhausting myself. More than that and I'd rather be running!
I was doing 15 minutes too, but then I scaled it back to 10 and honestly, I didn't notice a difference. 5 minutes might be a bit too little for me, but I guess it depends on the intensity of your stretches. I'll try to find a middle ground, thanks for the input.
I'm guilty of overdoing it too! I used to do 20 minutes of dynamic stretching before a run, but I realized it was taking away from my actual run time. Now I stick to 5-7 minutes of the essentials like leg swings and hip circles. You gotta find that balance between prep and actual running time. Less is more, imo.
I think 5-7 minutes is a good range. Any more and you're risking fatigue before your run even starts. Focus on the most important exercises and keep it concise.
5-7 minutes sounds about right to me. I was doing 10-15 minutes like you, but it was leaving me feeling kinda drained before I even started running. Now I just do some leg swings, arm circles, and a few lunges and I'm good to go. You don't need to overcomplicate it.