Video: Flexibility For Runners
- By Competitor Running
- Published Jul. 20, 2012
- Updated Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM UTC
In this video stretching guru Phil Wharton, who has worked with elite athletes such as Olympic medalists Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi, discusses the importance of flexibility for runners. Learn how to lengthen the muscles properly in order to prevent injury and improve performance.
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