
Rory Knight has run thousands of miles and crossed dozens of finish lines but there's one quick pre-run routine that he's stuck with over the years. He recommends everyone adopt it before a run, and in fact, he tells me, even non-runners should add it to their pre-workout warm-up.
It targets the hips—an area that can become tight and immobile due to a sedentary lifestyle—and involves three exercises that will gently stretch out sore spots, lubricate stiff joints and wake up sleepy muscles so that every run feels easier.