Comments on: To Stretch, or Not to Stretch … That Is the Question http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/ Runner's Information & Advice Mon, 21 May 2012 20:01:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: lazy « Accidentally Frenchhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-183775 lazy « Accidentally French Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:47:33 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-183775 [...] info about stretching here. It’s from 2006, so it’s not exactly new, but it’s news to me! I suppose [...] [...] info about stretching here. It’s from 2006, so it’s not exactly new, but it’s news to me! I suppose [...]

]]> By: brenthttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-5778 brent Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:40:08 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-5778 interesting. i stopped feeling guilty about not stretching after i read a profile in runner's world about James Carville (it was the "i'm a runner" or something section on the back inside cover). he said he almost never stretches and he has been running for a very long time. anyway, i rarely stretched during my recent training for my 2nd marathon. i was injury free during training. on the other hand, stretching before lifting weights seems to help me with DOMS and other weightlifiting-related injuries. interesting. i stopped feeling guilty about not stretching after i read a profile in runner’s world about James Carville (it was the “i’m a runner” or something section on the back inside cover). he said he almost never stretches and he has been running for a very long time. anyway, i rarely stretched during my recent training for my 2nd marathon. i was injury free during training. on the other hand, stretching before lifting weights seems to help me with DOMS and other weightlifiting-related injuries.

]]> By: boldhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4938 bold Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:59:49 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4938 well-written and informative article. i did NO stretching in my last 16 weeks to Ironman. personally, i'd like to see more of Coach Tammy... well-written and informative article.

i did NO stretching in my last 16 weeks to Ironman.

personally, i’d like to see more of Coach Tammy…

]]> By: Coach Tammyhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4865 Coach Tammy Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:26:30 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4865 Exactly, and it sounds like you are in-tune w/what your body needs. That is outstanding! Stretching post-workout has not been shown to increase injury rates, so I would say if it feels good, do it! Thanks for the comment. Coach Tammy Exactly, and it sounds like you are in-tune w/what your body needs. That is outstanding!

Stretching post-workout has not been shown to increase injury rates, so I would say if it feels good, do it!

Thanks for the comment.
Coach Tammy

]]> By: thodarummhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4765 thodarumm Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:24:31 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4765 Thanks for the info! I don't feel guilty about not doing the pre-workout stretching anymore. Personally, I don't stretch as much as I should. But, I definitely have noticed that a minor amount of stretching after running definitely helps my sore legs, my hip flexors on a long run and my calves. I try to do one or two Yoga days a week, but when time is tight, that goes out first from my exercise regimen. Since then, the only way I have been able to run is to incorporate small amounts of stretching after running ( I mainly like to do runners lunge, hamstring stretches on the treadmill or with my foot up and Yogish quad stretches) and love the short Sage Yoga podcasts specifically designed for post- workout stretching. I guess, like you wrote, it is highly dependent on the individual's body type. Thanks for the info! I don’t feel guilty about not doing the pre-workout stretching anymore.

Personally, I don’t stretch as much as I should. But, I definitely have noticed that a minor amount of stretching after running definitely helps my sore legs, my hip flexors on a long run and my calves. I try to do one or two Yoga days a week, but when time is tight, that goes out first from my exercise regimen. Since then, the only way I have been able to run is to incorporate small amounts of stretching after running ( I mainly like to do runners lunge, hamstring stretches on the treadmill or with my foot up and Yogish quad stretches) and love the short Sage Yoga podcasts specifically designed for post- workout stretching.

I guess, like you wrote, it is highly dependent on the individual’s body type.

]]> By: Perryhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4762 Perry Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:39:40 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4762 I've completed 21 marathons and have almost never stretched before or afterwards. I've also been lucky enough not to have any significant injuries. To me, stretching is overrated. I’ve completed 21 marathons and have almost never stretched before or afterwards. I’ve also been lucky enough not to have any significant injuries. To me, stretching is overrated.

]]> By: Coach Tammyhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4729 Coach Tammy Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:47:30 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4729 Hi Jeanne, You must experiment, and find what works for your body. There is no one correct answer. It depends on how much flexibility you already have (or don't have), and how your body reacts to the work. Personally, I have always been very flexible, and I have found that not stretching at all (unless I feel a tight muscle or injury coming) works for me. That may not be the case for you. Thanks, Coach Tammy Hi Jeanne,
You must experiment, and find what works for your body. There is no one correct answer. It depends on how much flexibility you already have (or don’t have), and how your body reacts to the work. Personally, I have always been very flexible, and I have found that not stretching at all (unless I feel a tight muscle or injury coming) works for me. That may not be the case for you.

Thanks, Coach Tammy

]]> By: Jeannehttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4728 Jeanne Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:03:01 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4728 ihatetoast, good one about the splits! not sure what a chinese split was, but it sounds painful. so coach tammy, what i got out of this, is I don't have to stretch anymore after running!!! Yippee!!! But how often do i do stretching as a separate workout? like yoga 2x week or something? ihatetoast, good one about the splits! not sure what a chinese split was, but it sounds painful.

so coach tammy, what i got out of this, is I don’t have to stretch anymore after running!!! Yippee!!!

But how often do i do stretching as a separate workout? like yoga 2x week or something?

]]> By: Coach Tammyhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4692 Coach Tammy Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:20:00 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4692 Good question Katie...er, I mean ihatetoast ;) "Away" means done as a separate workout, not directly before nor directly after gettin' your run on. Now, please go home and watch Gilligan! Good question Katie…er, I mean ihatetoast ;)

“Away” means done as a separate workout, not directly before nor directly after gettin’ your run on.

Now, please go home and watch Gilligan!

]]> By: IHateToasthttp://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-4644 IHateToast Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:26:27 +0000 http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/11/13/to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch-that-is-the-question/#comment-4644 coach tammy, does stretching away from exercise mean ... like now after i post this? i've been trying that. i know that has helped my calves a lot. how long before or after an exercise is "away?" i have also found that yoga poses have done more for me than the traditional stretches i've seen runners do. and i don't care what the research says, a good 2-3 sun salutations before a race works for me. ... but nothing more. i also saw a guy drop and do the Chinese splits midway during a marathon. don't know how it helped him, but it certainly hurt me. thanks, coach tammy. can i go home now and watch gilligan's island? coach tammy,
does stretching away from exercise mean … like now after i post this? i’ve been trying that. i know that has helped my calves a lot. how long before or after an exercise is “away?”
i have also found that yoga poses have done more for me than the traditional stretches i’ve seen runners do. and i don’t care what the research says, a good 2-3 sun salutations before a race works for me. … but nothing more. i also saw a guy drop and do the Chinese splits midway during a marathon. don’t know how it helped him, but it certainly hurt me.
thanks, coach tammy. can i go home now and watch gilligan’s island?

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