Avoid Injury with Active Isolated Flexibility: An Interview with Phil Wharton

One of the more controversial topics in running (other than the debate over footwear choices) is the importance of flexibility. Coaches, experts, and runners disagree over the role flexibility plays in preventing injury or boosting performance and how to improve it.  However, part of this disagreement lies in a misunderstanding of what defines flexibility and stretching. So, on today’s show we’re going to interview a pioneer in the world of flexibility, Phil Wharton. Phil is going to explain more in-depth… The concept of active flexibility How it’s different from traditional stretching And how and when to best implement it in your training to stay injury-free. Take out your notebooks and pencils for this one, it’s a masterclass in pre and post run injury prevention. Wharton Health - whartonhealth.com/whartonhealthlibrary Active Stretching for Runners - runnersconnect.net/ais-downloads/ Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: BiOptmizers As you know, one of the main sponsors of this podcast is BiOptimizers.   We love their commitment to research, the highest quality ingredients, and effective dosages across all of their supplements.   That’s why I am excited that this year they are extending their Black Friday sale throughout the whole month of November.   If you’re already a fan, now is the time to stock up and, if you haven’t tried them yet, here’s your chance to lock in a huge discount. Plus, they back up their products with a rock-solid 365-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.   Trust me when I say this – you won't find a better Black Friday deal anywhere else, not even on the mighty Amazon.   We all have those never-ending Black Friday wishlists, but this year, I challenge you to put your health at the top of that list.   You can find all the details at bioptimizers.com/runtothetop and enter code RUN10 at checkout.   Don't miss out on this MEGA deal throughout the month of November. LMNT Did you know that you’re likely to sweat as much, if not more, in the winter than in the summer? That’s because we often wear such warm clothes to start our runs, which leads to more sweating towards the end. Plus, the sweat gets absorbed by our clothes, so it’s harder to notice. Now, you already know that when you sweat, you lose electrolytes, which are essential for your body's best performance. But you've also been told that too much salt is bad for you, so it can get confusing to know what to do. The truth is that athletes, healthy eaters, and heavy sweaters all need more sodium and just about everyone needs more potassium in their diet and we don't need a bunch of sugar and artificial junk along the way.  LMNT is the hydration solution designed with athletes and everyone who sweats in mind. Element comes in lots of salty flavors that even the saltiest sweaters will love, such as citrus, raspberry, and orange. It even comes unflavored for those who prefer the clean, salty taste. That’s why we recommend all runners check out LMNT this winter. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends. To claim this exclusive deal you must go to drinkLMNT.com/runnersconnect.