AND WHEN I GO OUT TO A MEET, I SEE EVERYBODY STRETCHING. BUT THE FACT IS THAT STRETCHING HAS NOT BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE THE RISK FOR ANY INJURIES. WHEN YOU’RE EXERCISING, EXCEPT IN A FEW RARE CASES.
But when a coach or trainer recommends doing “active” stretches before a run, they may not be referring to the typical “dynamic” stretches you see most runners drill before hitting the road.