Today I’m diving into a topic that stirs up plenty of debate in the fitness world—should you stretch before and after exercise, or is it overrated? After running 1,809 consecutive days (barefoot, no less!), and currently feeling every bit of my 43 years, I’m sharing my honest experiences, the muscle stiffness I’ve battled, and my evolving views around stretching versus dynamic warm-ups and cool-downs. I discuss how my routine (or lack thereof) may be impacting my recovery, especially after throwing a few rounds of golf into the mix. If you’ve ever questioned the value of stretching, or wondered how to stay mobile as you rack up those miles, you’ll want to hear my thoughts and what I plan to experiment with next. As always, this journey is about learning, testing, and hopefully inspiring you to figure out what works best for your own body. Thanks for being part of my mission—not just to keep moving, but to save children’s lives, one run at a time.

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