Pre-Race Warm-Up Drills and Stretches

Slides in this Workout:

Fuel-Up Checklist
What to Do 45 to 55 Minutes Pre-Race
Calf Stretch
Quad Stretch
What to Do 10 Minutes Pre-Race
B Skip
Butt Kicks
Run Backward
What to Do 5 Minutes Pre-Race

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Laura Doss

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Quad Stretch

Lie on left side on ground with hips stacked, right knee bent so foot is behind you and left arm extended under head. Reach right hand behind you to grasp right shin, ankle, or forefoot and gently pull right foot toward butt as far as possible; bring right knee forward to start position. Do 10 reps without pausing; switch sides and repeat.

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