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Stretching for runners

Here you will find some suggestions for static stretching. You should stretch softly and never feel pain. Keep the stretching position for 20-30 seconds. 

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Books about Stretching:

The Whartons' Stretch Book

Buy it here !Offers in-depth clinical coverage of the medical needs of runners. Features: running-injury management, diagnosis and treatment, common injuries in sprinting and marathoning, rehabilitation, surgical considerations, and prevention regimens. More than 150 illustrations included. More...

Stretching: 20th Anniversary

Buy it here !This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym - which all seem commonplace now. It features: more than 20 new stretching routines, including those for sports enthusiasts; travelers, children,.... More...

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