USATF is conducting a study to determine the effect of pre-run stretching on running injuries.
The purpose of the study is to determine specifically if pre-run stretching of the three major leg muscle groups is beneficial for overall injury prevention or reduction. The study is not examining in-run or post-run stretching.
Getting Involved:
Volunteers are being sought to participate in this study. Each participant will be randomly assigned to stretch or not to stretch before their usual running routine. Those assigned to stretch will follow a detailed protocol of stretches of the hamstring, quadricep and calf muscles for a total of 4 minutes over a period of 3 months. Participants are free to stretch as they normally would (e.g., post-run cool-down stretching), except during the pre-run period (when they must following the "stretch" or "no-stretch" protocol).
If interested or to see more information regarding this study, please view the following link:
http://www.usatf.org/stretchStudy/
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I have a question - not about stretching but wasn't sure how else to get ahold of someone. Are we able to walk in the cemetery every other night besides Tuesday nights? I wasn't able to find that information anywhere.
To Anon:
Yep...walk to your heart's content.
The management of Oak Ridge Cemetery has been tremendous over the past several years and they have seen the value of hosting events such as Abe's Amble and the Lincoln Memorial Half Marathon.
The Cemetery is a municipally-owned entity, so it belongs to the citizens of Springfield. You are free to visit (and walk/run) during the hours it is open (7am-8pm in summer).
Hope that helps!
Thanks Tim for posting.
It really does. Thank you so much and maybe we will see you there :)
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