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| I just jog aways, then I break into my run. |
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Laurie Ellen
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 Posted: 01/04/03 - 11:15 Post subject: Foreplay, or get right to it?
I have always done a 5-minute warm-up walk. Recently someone at the gym told me it's completely unnecessary at my athletic level, and to quit wasting my time being cautious about something I don't need to worry about.
So I wondered, of course, if he mayn't be right.
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Cappy
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 12:17 Post subject:
About a minute or so of stretching prior to my running or cycling.
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TriBob
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 12:49 Post subject:
Stretching cold muscles can do more harm then good. A 5 minute walk is a great way to warm up. I usually start slow the first mile. Actually I start very slowly then pick it up to slow 
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Laurie Ellen
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 13:15 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | Stretching cold muscles can do more harm then good. A 5 minute walk is a great way to warm up. I usually start slow the first mile. Actually I start very slowly then pick it up to slow |
Did I tell you I  your avatar? 
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shelee
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 13:53 Post subject:
I walk about 200meters and then jog my first mile. Sometimes I skip the jog, though, and go right into the run.
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Pebbles
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 20:34 Post subject:
Jog at first for about a mile to loosen up, then break into my run.
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copteacher
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 20:50 Post subject:
I just started in the last few weeks doing a half mile warmup before my runs. Feel much better because if I do not feel real good I just back off.
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 01/04/03 - 23:55 Post subject:
I put that I stretch first, but I never stretch cold.
I walk for about a minute down to the end of the street where there is a light post. Then I stretch my calves out really well.
That and stretching during the day after long periods of sitting has kept my plantar fasciitis away. 
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Posted: 01/05/03 - 06:53 Post subject:
| Pebbles wrote: | | Jog at first for about a mile to loosen up, then break into my run. |
Same for me too. I didn't used to do it that way but my first mile split sucks so bad that I've decided to call it my warm up mile and slow down just a little. Works well for me.
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 01/05/03 - 18:39 Post subject:
I live on top of a hill so I almost always walk down to the botton to start my runs. This helps to loosen up my legs and gives me a couple of minutes to get mentally prepared. Since I have done this my first miles are become quicker than before.
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brethelm
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Posted: 01/06/03 - 10:55 Post subject:
Laurie, I can't vote, b/c I do all of the first 3 on your list!
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akern
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Posted: 01/06/03 - 12:26 Post subject:
Most of the time I walk a bit before my run. It's more of a mental preparing tho.
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Posted: 01/08/03 - 20:34 Post subject:
i do a very mild stretching routine, walk a hundred yards or so and then start running. First mile is almost always the slowest one of all.
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AlaninTX
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Posted: 01/09/03 - 18:45 Post subject:
I use to walk for two mins. Now I just jog for a short period to make sure everything is still working and go.
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Floridaboiler
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Posted: 01/11/03 - 08:51 Post subject:
I do some stretching etc and then a slow jog for about 2 minutes and then I pick up the pace to whatever pace matches my distance.
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