04/07/2026
As the weather warms up here in Wisconsin, more people are lacing up and getting back to running 🏃♂️
We are here with another Tip Tuesday- running edition!
How you prep and recover for running influences your overall performance!
BEFORE YOUR RUN:
Dynamic movement prepares your body for the physical demands of running.
Instead of holding stretches, focus on:
Activating your glutes and core
Moving joints through full, controlled ranges
Gradually increasing intensity
Start with:
• Walking lunges
• Bodyweight squats
• Leg swings
This helps improve running mechanics, efficiency, and reduces injury risk.
AFTER YOUR RUN:
This is the time for static stretching.
Once your body is warm, longer holds can help:
Promote muscle relaxation
Improve mobility over time
Support recovery
Focus on:
• Standing quad stretch
• Figure 4 stretch
• Hamstring stretch
• Calf stretch
Are you a runner in Cedarburg or throughout Ozaukee, Milwaukee, or Sheboygan counties looking to enhance your performance, increase your cadence, or determine a good workout plan?
At Evolv Physical Therapy & Performance, we help runners build strength, improve mechanics, and train with purpose.
📲 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our services and schedule your FREE phone consultation with one of our expert performance therapists!