Warming up is critical to protecting the body, and yet, convincing runners to regularly perform even a simple warm-up for runners is a challenging task. In my 12+ years of clinical practice, I have learned that runners are a special demographic of athletes with behaviours largely driven by one principle: Runners just want to run! As a runner myself, I understand this principle; the beauty of running is its apparent simplicity. You just put on your shoes and go… However, the healthcare provider in me strongly disagrees.  Warm-ups are critical to injury prevention The sport-specific resea ..read more