Simple: Do like most runners, and have your warm-up consist of some light jogging ... warm and heart rate elevated—jog in place with high knees, pogo on your toes, perform partial squats.

High knees are a great drill to include in your warm-up, mainly because they mimic several aspects of the running gait, which will help transfer into a more powerful and efficient run technique.

Some of the best running stretches include high knees, lateral lunges ... Performing a dynamic, or active, warm-up helps get the blood pumping to your muscles, which decreases the risk of muscle ...