Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about stretching, mobility, and why your body’s needs change as you get older. Valerie shares how she went from being a bouncy, high-impact fitness instructor who barely stretched at all to realizing that range of motion work becomes essential in your 50s and beyond. They discuss the long-running debate around stretching before workouts, the difference between stretching, flexibility, and mobility, and why dynamic flexibility and full-range movement matter for runners.

The conversation also covers the role of the couch stretch, how stretching can reveal what your body has been missing, and why many runners feel mentally “closed” when their bodies are stiff and restricted. Coach Valerie explains how stretch bites, doorway stretches, and short mobility sessions can make it easier to stay consistent, and w ...