Old farts: What are your top 5 stretches for tri?

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OK, Dan has me convinced: I should stretch if I want to go faster. I’ve neglected stretching big time, mostly because I didn’t really see the connection between stretching and speed (stretching and injury prevention, yes, but I don’t seem to get injured training).

But the fact remains, I don’t really like stretching – hence my question. What is the least amount of stretching I can do to derive the biggest benefit? IOW, what are your top 5 (or 7 or 10) stretches for tri?

Thanks!

Tony

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  1. Sit on your feet before and after you swim;

-Robert

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Five favorite things to stretch for Triathlons:

  1. Budget

  2. Imagination

  3. Time available to train

  4. Generosity towards family members that must put up with your training

  5. Lower back/hamstrings

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  1. Calf stretch

  2. Quad stretch

  3. Hamstring stretch

  4. Groin stretch

  5. Glute stretch

  6. Back stretch

  7. Neck stretch