Your First 10 Minutes Can Make or Break Your Run

How to warm up before a run: learn why the first 10 minutes can make or break your run—especially for older runners. If your runs often begin with stiff legs, heavy breathing, or an awkward stride, the answer is usually not to push the pace. In this video, I share a simple pre-run routine to help you ease into your runs with better rhythm, better form, and more control. You’ll learn: • Why the first 10 minutes matter more as we get older • How to avoid turning an easy run into a hard one too early • A simple mobility routine before you start • Why starting slower can lead to a better run • How to use run-walk-run from the beginning—not only when you get tired • The 10-minute check-in that can help you decide whether to continue, adjust, or cut a run short This video includes a paid promotion with Bob and Brad. I also share how I use the Q2 Ultra Max Mini Massage Gun as an optional tool on stiff mornings—using lighter or deeper percussion settings depending on the muscle group—while keeping the focus where it belongs: movement is still the real warm-up. Q2 Ultra Max Mini: https://amzn.to/4fdMvs6 10% OFF: BOBBRADQ2 A massage gun may help you feel ready to move. But movement is what gets you ready to run. Studies cited in this video: Konrad et al. (2020) — Percussive massage and short-term ankle range of motion Sams et al. (2023) — Systematic review of percussive therapy Fradkin, Zazryn & Smoliga (2010) — Systematic review of warm-up and performance Tell me in the comments: what do your first 10 minutes usually feel like—stiff, slow, great right away, or somewhere in between? Subscribe for practical running advice to help you run smarter, recover better, and stay in the game longer. Run Smarter. Go Longer. Stay Ageless. Visit my Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4xkupgf Other products I use: Chirp Muscle Relief products https://shop.gochirp.com/21t