As runners, we are inclined to believe that running gives us all the exercise we need.  However, I find that working out with dumbbells helps me maintain upper body strength - when I remember to do it!  Adding leg exercises to my dumbbell workouts not only gives more variety, it also helps build stronger legs for running.

I just found this video from Runner's World, which shows one of the exercises I have been doing lately.  I find that it has really worked for me, especially for my long runs....
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If you have ever suffered from ileo-tibial band syndrome, you will know that recovery can take a while.  How much better to avoid injury in the first place!

I just found this yoga-based stretching routine on Runner's World.  If you have ITB concerns, you might want to try it.  Let me know how it goes!


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