Talk to any runner and they will likely have a strong opinion on most topics related to training, racing, and injury prevention.  The topic of static stretching is no exception: whether or not to stretch before a run or only after, how long you should do it, and lately, whether you should ever stretch at all.

However, it is important to keep in mind the recipe for staying healthy and performing well is as individual as the number of runners out there, and you need to pick and choose the ingredients that will work the best for you.  So here I present to you some information on the now controversial practice of static stretching – and I hope it helps you decide whether or not it should be in the mix for you!

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