Here are 3 great activation exercises to quickly do before a training run.
If you can’t do them (especially the first) then you might want to think more about your technique.
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Last Updated on 7 January 2026 by the5krunner
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tfk is the founder and author of the5krunner, an independent endurance sports technology publication. With 20 years of hands-on testing of GPS watches and wearables, and competing in triathlons at an international age-group level, tfk provides in-depth expert analysis of fitness technology for serious athletes and endurance sport competitors.
