I just finished running competitively for 4 years in college and am taking a break from competing to try new things like a beginning ballet class. I really enjoy it, but I don't want to hurt my joints in a way that could prevent me from jumping back into competitive running later on. I currently am also running about an hour every day but not with a particular goal in mind.
Range of motion always helps Even if it's feet behind your head.
working on your turnout is not good for proper running mechanics. don't do it.
Lydiard mentions in one of his books that it would help runners either with injuries or training (can't remember which) if they had the flexibility/strength in their ankles and feet like dancers do. So if he doesn't think it's a problem I don't either.
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