Stretches to Complement Your Running Workouts

 

5. Walking Lunges

Stand with feet hip-width apart and place your hands on your hips (or clasp them in front of your chest). Brace your core and step the left foot forward, bending your knees to lower your hips so your shin and thigh form a 90 degree angle (or as close to 90 degrees as you can). Keep your front knee behind your toes and tuck your pelvis slightly under. Push through your left foot to step your right foot forward, planting it on the floor about two feet ahead of your left foot. Continue alternating legs as you step forward with each lunge. Do an equal number of lunges per side.

6. High Knees

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides. Lift your right knee toward your chest, slightly above waist level, if possible. Simultaneously bend your left elbow and move your left hand up in a pumping motion. Quickly lower your right foot and left hand. Repeat with your left foot and right hand. Stay light on your toes as you alternate lifting the opposite foot and hand. You can perform this stretch in place or moving forward.