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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During a tough run, it’s easy to find yourself counting down the minutes until the cool down. But when the glorious moment arrives, it’s also pretty tempting to skip stretching in favor of chugging ...

Remember, you don’t have to do all 10 of these hip flexor exercises all at once. Integrate some of the static stretches into your day while doing the dynamic stretches before you go on a run or hit ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If you're gearing up for the Chevron Houston Marathon and you haven't been taking the time to stretch properly, chances are good that your body isn't feeling too great right about ...

You’ll know the feeling if you have tight hamstrings – your strides feel shorter, it seems like you’re working harder than usual and your legs feel stiff and restricted. Going faster or tackling hills ...

Are your hamstrings tight? Mine too. I can just barely touch my toes, and that’s after some improvement thanks to semi-regular flexibility work. Tight hamstrings can get in the way of movements like ...

Every runner knows the first few minutes out the door can feel the most challenging. But there’s a surefire way to make your run feel better from the start and to stay stronger until the end: Kicking ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...