Feeling sore? These 7 stretches for runners can help ease aches and improve flexibility

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Stretches for runners target the muscles used during exercise, which include the quadriceps (thighs), hamstrings (back of thighs), calves, and glutes (buttocks), along with the lower back.

They can help reduce soreness, improve flexibility and mobility, and may help reduce some aches and pains during your workout, alongside regular mobility exercises and strength training.