Mar 25, 2025 · How to warm up before a run A proper warm-up can prime your body for running and racing – here's how to do it By Jessica Dunham and Rick Pearson Updated: 25 March 2025

3 days ago · Before you do your pre-run stretches, warm up with 5-10 minutes of light jogging. If you have a very intense workout in your training plan, such as sprints, repetitions, or short …

Sep 19, 2024 · When you warm up, you significantly reduce your chances of becoming injured. This is because a warm-up primes your muscles and joints to perform at their full range of …

Apr 2, 2019 · The warm up before a run is arguably one of the most important things you should be doing as a runner. Whether you’re planning to run 100 metres, a 5k or a half marathon, the …

Priming is a great addition to your warm-up before a race or high-intensity workout. An effective priming bout consists of 4–6 minutes of running at 8k to 10k effort. You should do this priming …

Mar 22, 2025 · Skip the warm-up and you could suffer from painful strains, pulls or tears that take ages to recover from. At the very least, not warming up before a run (and indeed any workout) …

Nov 15, 2015 · Dynamic warm-ups mean you’re stretching with movement, getting your muscles ready to roll. Unlike static stretching (which involves holding a stretch for 20-30 seconds), a …

Dec 2, 2024 · To help you gain all these benefits of a running warmup without taking up too much of your time, here’s a super quick and easy five-minute running warmup you can turn to before …

3 days ago · Why bother with a running warm-up? According to research from 2022, a meta-analysis of 32 studies found that in 79% of cases, warm-ups improve performance. 2024 …

Dec 10, 2024 · Understanding how to warm up before running, including the type of exercises to do, helps maximize the benefits. The article below provides a comprehensive guide on how to …