The last few months of weekly yoga has helped my legs feel fresh even with an increase in mileage. I picked up the following routine from Yoga Pointe, Inc. and have been doing it after every run. It really is helping with recovery time and preventing my legs from feeling stiff.
Taking care of your body after you run is so important. This Yoga routine for runners plus lots of foam rolling has helped me stay healthy during this most recent training cycle.
Remain here for five deep breaths. Tuck your toes under and continue with the upper body stretches.
Come onto hand’s and knees with knees below your hips and hands slightly forward of your shoulders. Go into Downward-Facing dog hold for five breaths and then come to child’s pose for three breaths. Repeat three times.
From Downward-Facing Dog, step into a low lunge. Hold for five breaths and continue to the next pose on the same side.
Hold for five breaths.
This one is a modification in which you fold halfway down with your torso parallel to the ground and your arms behind your back. Hold for five breaths. Go back to Downward-Facing Dog and repeat on the opposite side.
Hold for five breaths and then repeat on the opposite side.
Hold for five breaths.
Hold for 15-20 breaths.
Are there any poses or stretches that you find beneficial?
All pictures from Yoga Journal.
I have no yoga certification and this routine is an example of one that I do. Please check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
