Another question for the runners in the house...

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BoxerBrawler
BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone recommend some good stretching for after a run?

Thanks!

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  • ME0172
    ME0172 Posts: 200
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    Standing Hamstring stretch.

    There is also a good seated hamstring stretch where you sit with your knees bent, leaning back a little resting on your hands. Cross one ankle over the opposite knee.

    Quads - lay on your stomach and pull one ankle at a time towards your glutes. Keep your knees close together and grab the ankle not the toes.

    Calves

    ITB stretch - a pulled ITB is one of the most common running injuries. Here is a sample of a good ITB stretch. http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8278950/itb-stretches-iliotibial-band-stretch-physioad.htm and http://www.stretchify.com/iliotibial-band-itb-stretch/
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
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    In addition to what's mentioned, a foam roller is quite good.
  • chelseasans
    chelseasans Posts: 73 Member
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    i agree with the above posters, i also love to do "pigeon pose". if you are unfamiliar with this, just google it. its a yoga pose.
  • Carrieendar
    Carrieendar Posts: 493 Member
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    There is a great book called The Wharton Stretch Book that you can get off Amazon for like 1 cent used. I highly recommend it!
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
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    Thank you!

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