Evidence-based scheduling in line with England Athletics periodisation. Adapts sensibly if life gets in the way.
Pre-run (5–8 min): pulse raiser, leg swings, knee hugs to calf raise, walking lunges with a torso twist.
Post-run (5 min): active flush walk until breathing settles, then static stretches (20–30s each) for calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes.