Hi there my running friend this is Coach Claire Bartholic, the Planted Runner, and this is the

Run to the Top Podcast, one of the first and only running podcast dedicated to making

you a better runner with each and every episode. We are created and produced by the

expert team of running coaches at runnersconnect.net where you can find the

best running There's a saying in running that the first mile is a liar.

You've just convinced yourself to go for a run and your body isn't always going to be 100%

I'm bored with the idea.

If it's first thing in the morning, you might still be a little groggy.

Or if you're an after work runner, it's likely that you are stiff and awkward from sitting at a computer all day.

But if you take a few minutes to warm up before you head out the door, even an easy run can feel better sooner. And if you're getting ready for a speed day or a race,

a warm up is essential for performing your best. Today I'd like to talk

about why you shouldn't skip a true warm-up and explore exactly how to warm up for any kind of run or race.

But really quickly, before we get into the details,

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Veevec, one of the athletes we coach at Runners Connect is a champion at warm-ups.

He does a very specific routine for each type of run,

and he never skips it.

Here's the way Vivek looks at it.

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