Ankle stretches before running: In this video I'm going to show you my favourite ankle and calf warm up before running. If you're wondering how to stretch before running, or for ankle exercises to prevent calf pain when running, I've got you covered!
This ankle warm up routine will only take you a few minutes to do before your next run, and will help to loosen stiff ankles and prepare your calf muscles and achilles tendon for the demands of running.
A proper calf and ankle warm up before running will help to prevent running injuries such as achilles tendonitis and calf strains and shin splints.
If you have stiff ankles, it's important to make time for regular ankle mobility exercises, calf stretches, and to warm up properly before you run. Stretches before running, like the ankle stretches for runners shown in this video will really help.
ABOUT ME: I'm James Dunne, a runner, sports rehabilitation therapist (similar to physical therapist) and coach based in the UK (Norwich and London).
Since 2007 I've been working with athletes focusing specifically on helping distance runners and triathletes overcome injury and improve performance through developing their individual running technique.
Running biomechanics and physical therapy are real passions of mine. I love to help runners run strong and stay injury free.
