Stretch My Team

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12 years ago 07/26/2011 9:40pm EDT

I'm looking for opinions on stretching routines that I can incorporate with my team.

For simplicity's sake, let's talk about 4 different types of days that we do:

Normal Runs

Long Runs

Tempo Runs

Threshold/Interval Workouts (Repeats ranging from 400m through 1600m)

What forms of stretching should be done before and after each form of exercise?

I'm a big proponent of doing dynamic stretching prior to workouts and tempos, and almost no stretching of any kind before normal and long runs. Typically, we static stretch after all of the runs listed above.

Is this correct?

When doing dynamic/active stretching, which exercises are essential?

When doing static, which stretches are essential?

12 years ago 07/26/2011 9:57pm EDT

re: Next stop, Coopersville

It's never essential to do static stretching - before, during or after running.

The only possible benefit is potential hormone release that can speed up recovery, but that's only speculation from some studies.

People static stretch because it is so ingrained in the sport, but don't really understand how stretching works and how unimportant static flexibility is.

12 years ago 07/26/2011 11:00pm EDT

re: stiffy

Like the guy said static stretching is a huge waste of time. Even dynamic stretches are not that important because some good strides will make sure you are going though a full range of motion. Think about how good your team will be if they do actual running or other exercises for the 20-30 minutes you would otherwise be wasting everyday.

12 years ago 07/27/2011 6:16am EDT

re: Push Alt F4

My team would likely be injured if I added an extra 20-30 minutes on top of their daily 50-60 minute runs. We're talking about primarily freshmen and sophomores who have little running experience.

What other exercises would you fill that time with? We are already doing a nice core routine, a "leg strengthening" routine, Jay Johnson's pedestal and myrtle routines, and of course daily strides.

I am looking for the dynamic stretches that give us that full range of motion. I wish my athletes would go through a full range of motion during strides, but the reality is that only a couple actually have great form on those and the others need considerable work to bring the knees up and the heels through and to stay on the mid- to forefoot.

At least you guys have somewhat confirmed my feeling that statics are a waste.

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