School · Training · 35 s .
Warm-up
Ten minutes that make hard sessions better.
Before intervals, tempo or races: 10 to 15 minutes easy, a few dynamic drills such as skips and leg swings, and 4 to 6 relaxed strides of 15–20 seconds.
It raises muscle temperature and prepares heart and lungs, so the first repeat isn't a shock.
Easy runs don't need a formal warm-up: just start slower.
Easy jog, drills, strides, go.
Quick check .
Which sessions need a proper warm-up?
For easy runs, starting slower is enough.