Tag: runners

Have you ever watched a group of exhausted runners limp across a marathon finish line and thought: Why would anyone ever do that voluntarily? Maybe it’s the runner’s high. Ask a runner to explain themselves, and chances are they’ll say something about the fabled runner’s high. But what, exactly, is a runner’s high? How does

When it comes to preparing for a run, studies suggest that warming up with dynamic stretches can improve power and performance. Static stretches are the “hold and stretch” variety, which involve holding a position for 5–10 seconds. Dynamic stretches are active exercises developed to improve the range of motion. They also raise the temperature of