Stretching Before Running Doesn't Help, But Don't Stop Right Away

[hachiya]

http://lifehacker.com/5627332/stretching-before-running-does-no-good-but-dont-stop-right-away

[pedalpete]

Too bad the study or article didn't report on the effects of stretching on speed or distance.

It may be a wash with respect to injury prevention, but what about muscle performance? Does a stretched muscle perform differently?