Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

Stretches for runners target the muscles used during exercise, which include the quadriceps (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), calves, and glutes (buttocks), along with the lower back. They can ...

Stretching after a run helps to promote blood flow to the muscles, which enables them to repair and recover more quickly from the workout. It also helps to remove lactic acid and waste products and ...

Research shows these five exercises can improve your running performance.

In November, I ran the New York City marathon for the first time. In the months leading up to the race, I consistently prioritized one thing in my training regimen, even more than running: stretching.

As part of his training regimen for the Boston Marathon, WMUR’s Sean McDonald found a local place to take his muscles and body to a new level.Sean’s training journey brought him to StretchLab in ...

Taking the time to properly warm up is key for your athletic performance, after all. “Stretching before a run affects how prepared you feel physically and also affects how ready your brain is for the ...

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Any runner who participates in a marathon, let alone the New York City Marathon knows their body must be at full strength. And there's one business that's ...

If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

Runners are notorious for being terrible at stretching. Yoga is key to avoiding minor and major injuries incurred from pounding the pavement on a regular basis. Whether you're training for your first ...