I have to admit that I sometimes skip stretching after I run. And I’m not helping myself: stretching can help relieve stress (I can feel my shoulders slowly rising up toward my ears when I’m tired) and keep me from getting hurt.
This autumn, I’m training for my 20th marathon and trying to become a smarter runner. I do yoga now because my training plan says I should do strength training once a week. Yoga has not only made me more flexible and more balanced, but it has also made me a better runner.
You can also improve your running by doing these three poses after your workout.
You can also improve your running by doing these three poses after your workout. Stop skipping stretching! Don’t forget to breathe during recovery and maintain steady breathing after running.
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Stop skipping stretching! Don’t forget to breathe.
Stop skipping stretching! Don’t forget to breathe deeply and maintain calm steady breathing while your body slowly relaxes after a workout.
Pose 1, Reclining Pigeon:
Pose 1, Reclining Pigeon: This pose stretches the IT band, which is the connective tissue that runs from your hip to your shin on the outside of your thigh area.
Pose 2, Tree:
Pose 2, Tree: I didn’t know how bad my balance was until I went to physical therapy for piriformis pain treatment. This pose stretches your groin, thighs, hips, and shoulders while also strengthening your calves ankles, thighs, spine, and back muscles. It’s great for easing sciatic pain and improving body balance.
Pose 3: 90/90 Lunge or Crescent Lunge.
Pose 3: 90/90 Lunge or Crescent Lunge stretches the legs, groin, and hip flexors, and it also opens up the front torso, chest and shoulders. It makes the thighs hips, and butt stronger and more toned. The balancing part also helps you become more stable and flexible.
