Running Warm-Up

A short dynamic warm-up before a run: a few minutes of easy movement plus mobilising drills (leg swings, skips, ankle circles) to raise the heart rate, loosen the hips and ankles, and prime the legs so the first minutes of the run feel smooth.

How to perform it

Start with a few minutes of very easy jogging or brisk walking.
Add dynamic drills: leg swings, ankle circles, high knees, light skips.
Keep everything relaxed and controlled — this primes, it doesn't fatigue.
Build gradually so the first minutes of the run feel smooth.

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