What stretches should I be doing and how should I be doing them? By Marathon Physio Lucy Macdonald

When should I be stretching?

Research shows that static stretching before or during running has no benefit and could increase injury risk so only do them at the end of your run.

What stretches should I be doing?

Here are the top five stretches you should do after you run, you can watch them for free at octopusclinic.com, just put the number into the search tool at the top:

• Back: stretch your upper back with video 67 and your lower back with video 59
• Hips: stretch your hips with video 58
• Quadriceps: stretch the front of your thighs with video 54
• Hamstrings: stretch the back of your thighs with video 55
• Calf muscles: stretch your calf muscles with video 56

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