Walking like a 90 years old today

​No matter how dedicated I am to running, I sometimes fall short on different training aspects. Sometimes it's the intensity, variety, or specifics of my runs. Other times, it's strength work, maintenance, nutrition, hydration, or mental game, and the list goes on.

In the past few weeks, I got caught up in the rhythm of life, work, and my daily running routine, and I neglected the importance of regular stretching. As a result, my leg muscles became tight and inflexible, increasing my risk of injury and hindering my performance.

During today's run, my right ankle was literally stuck, with no mobility whatsoever, and I could feel my hamstring and calf muscles pulling. After an afternoon of playing with the kids at the beach, I now walk like a 90-year-old.

It's time to get back on track and add stretching to my routine. Although there's no consensus on a protocol, research suggests that a minimum of 2 minutes per muscle group, three times a week should be enough. That means I need to stretch my hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, glutes, hip flexors, IT band, lower back, and shoulders for a total of 40 minutes. Looks like I'll need a good Netflix series to keep me entertained during my stretching sessions. Any suggestions?