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Pictures of Stretch Exercises
Stretch without Pain
 Remember the
cardinal rule of stretching: You should feel no pain, that is, don't stretch so
hard that you injure yourself! It's ok to feel stiffness while you stretch, but
not pain as in "injury". When you stretch, hold each position for 10 - 20 seconds and then relax.
Repeat as many times as you'd like. However, don't do a lot of stretching before
a race, because the stretching will sap your strength. Be gentle with your
muscles if you stretch before you run, because your muscles are cold.
Click a picture for a larger view.
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Both calves
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One calf
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Other calf
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One Soleus
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Other soleus
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One quad
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Other quad
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One ham
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Other ham
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Right ITB, slight lean to left
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Left ITB, slight lean to right
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One side buttock
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Other side buttock
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Inner thigh & knees
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Outer thigh & knees
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Foot press - knees & anterior muscles
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Other foot press - knees & anterior muscles
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Leg lift - quad
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Other leg lift - quad
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Sit up up: arms straight
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Sit up down: head/shoulders off ground
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Relax back
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Lower back
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Lower back
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Lower back
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