Another bug bear of mine. Runners who put their muscles, tendons and ligaments through a lot of stress and then ignore that fact by toddling off home without stretching. 5 minutes is enough folks and it will reduce the risk of injury.

So what exactly does stretching do? It helps reduce the tension in your muscles and improves blood flow. If you’ve been struggling with a niggle then stretching can highlight any discomfort before a fully fledged injury slaps you round the face.

There is a wealth of information online about stretching and I’ll be adding some stretches to the tips section soon. Check out what our runners feel about the important of a little stretch out after a run.