Do you get tightness in your muscles or feel aches and pains during your running? ??? Do you know you should be doing stretching exercises to make you a better runner but you are not sure what you should be doing…?? The specific tips that I am going to share are going to be the strategies (4 specific ways you can take care of your soft tissue or muscles) that will translate to helping you crush your running goals ??‍♀️ ? In this episode we will cover some common questions I hear often which include: ✔️ Should I be foam rolling? ✔️ When is the best time to stretch? What types of stretching should I perform ✔️ Will stretching help prevent injuries? ✔️ What are those metal tools? What is Dry Needling? Get the full Blog Article with tons of bonus video content here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/muscle-care/ Foam Rolling Video For IT Band: https://youtu.be/dE8W76gyZy8 Foam Rolling Video For Calf Muscles: https://youtu.be/kFLoOUVK_70 Dynamic Warmup Video To Perform Before Your Run: https://youtu.be/CHEphvjXctM 10 Minute Static Stretch Routine After Your Run: https://youtu.be/chxbxdE4lOc Are you a dedicated runner trying to get out of the injury cycle or a frustrated runner looking to get faster?     Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got a behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   Connect with Dr. Duane:   Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com   Listen & Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website