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r2473 · 10-01-2012, 08:11 AM

I do "runners stretches" after tennis myself. Helps cut down / eliminate soreness and cramping later in the day for me.

In fact, if I've played a lot of hours (or gone on a 10+ mile run), I'll often stretch several times throughout the day. Especially my calves. They really tend to tighten back up.

I think the general rule of thumb is to "do what feels best". Some say no stretching, others like me find it helpful. I think people are different.

10-01-2012, 08:11 AM	#3
r2473 Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,347	I do "runners stretches" after tennis myself. Helps cut down / eliminate soreness and cramping later in the day for me. In fact, if I've played a lot of hours (or gone on a 10+ mile run), I'll often stretch several times throughout the day. Especially my calves. They really tend to tighten back up. I think the general rule of thumb is to "do what feels best". Some say no stretching, others like me find it helpful. I think people are different. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”