Unlike static
stretches, dynamic stretches should be used by an athlete before a training
session or race and should be running specific. The dynamic stretches should
focus on forward running movements similar to those a used during a 5K. Dynamic
stretches should always be the final part of a warm up.
Below I
have listed 5 basic dynamic stretches (each of the forward running stretches
should be completed over about 60m on flat, solid ground and run on the balls
of the athlete’s feet):
High Knees: The athlete should shorten and quicken their
stride and pronounce the knee lift part of the forward running movement. The athlete’s
knees should rise as high as the waist.
Bum Kicks: While running forward the athlete
should shorten and quicken their stride and pronounce the heel flick part of
the motion. The athlete’s feet should rise to almost make contact with the
athletes behind.
Backwards Running: Simply, the athlete should run
backwards while looking over their shoulder.
Bunny Hops: The athlete should keep both feet
together and hop forward on their toes (This drill should be completed over 20
meters).
Leg Swings: While holding onto a wall or post
the athlete should swing their leg forward and backwards keeping the whole leg
straight. The athlete should swing their leg as high as they comfortably can (the
drill should be repeated 5 times on each leg).
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