10 Minutes of Stretches for Pre/Post Run

Give your body a reward after your run as you stretch your way into a faster recovery.

Sam Candler

Fitness Trainer

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

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10 Minutes of Stretches for Pre/Post Run

Sam Candler

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WORKOUT:

OVERVIEW:

Give your body a reward after your run as you stretch your way into a faster recovery. Maintaining our running performance is important, equally so should be how we finish our workout. A post workout stretch, especially one that is focused on hip flexors, hamstrings, and quads, is the optimal time to add some length to these tight muscles.

Workout Length	10 Minutes
Workout Level	All Levels
Trainer	Sam Candler

Workout Details:

Leg Cross with Wrist Pull: Cross one leg over the other while pulling your wrist to the side for a gentle full-body stretch.
Alternating Hip Flexor Stretch to Stand: Move into a deep hip flexor stretch from a kneeling position, alternating sides to loosen up your hips.
Alternating Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch: Kneel and stretch each hip flexor to release tightness after running.
Quadruped Position: Arm Weaves: Thread one arm under the other from a tabletop position to stretch your shoulders and upper back.
Adductor Rocks: Kneel and extend one leg to the side, rocking your hips to stretch the inner thighs.
Figure Four: Lie down, cross one ankle over the opposite knee, and pull your legs toward your chest to stretch your hips and glutes.
Bretzel: Lie on your side, rotating your torso to stretch your spine, hips, and shoulders.
Windshield Wipers: Lie on your back and drop your knees side to side to release tension in your lower back and hips.