On today's Run to the Top Podcast.

We can all agree that we get caught in our ways of,

I want to run for mileage, I want to continue to do that,

and I want a strength train.

But then we forget and we often don't

think about okay well how am I going to continue to do this how am I going to

make sure my body recovers?

Stretching is something that's so simple and easy that you put a consistent plan in

place it's going to have a huge impact on your life.

Welcome to the Run to the Top Podcast from Runners Connect, where it's all about learning from the best and most inspiring minds in the sport.

Together, we can train a smarter, healthier, and faster running community.

Now here's your host, Stephanie K Atwood.

Welcome, this is Stephanie K Atwood, Boston Marathon Qualifier Coach and host for the Run to the

top podcast.

Stretching is an important topic to runners,

yet how many of us know how to use our stretching time

to its best potential.

Today we are talking with Austin Martinez, Athletic trainer and

education director at Stretch Lab. Austin has worked with Division 1

Collegiate Athletes and professional teams like the Houston Astros.

He will be sharing seven essential stretches for runners and the need to include flexibility

and strength workouts in addition to running miles for injury prevention and optimum performance as a runner.

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