I've noticed that over the last two years since I started running nearly every day I can no longer touch my toes (without bending my knees). Is there a way to regain flexibility lost through all the running?
Perhaps a dumb question: Are elite runners able to touch their toes?
I've always wondered if flexibility was important for good performances. I have no idea.
You want to see flexibilty?
I can touch my knees.
I should mention that I can run half-decent times for a 48 yr old: sub 40 min. 10 k, sub 1:30 for half-marathon. But I've lost the ability to touch my toes.
I'd say just start stretching regularly and properly (don't rush it and overstretch). I can almost touch my forehead to my knees, although I haven't really tried to so maybe I can.
This is my bible for stretching: