…do a squat! A squat is perfect to do post-run or race because this one quick and easy pose stretches all these areas: feet achilles tendon calves quadriceps hips back also good practice if you want to skip the porta-potty line on race day ** Tip – if you’re well balanced use your elbows to … Continue reading
So I’ve realized that I’ve gotten away from posting my regular “Yoga for Runners” poses and I really want to get back to doing it…I just need to wait for my “photographer” to be available to take some pictures for me! In the meantime though, I thought I would share some great short warm-up and … Continue reading
Thank you so much for all the great feedback on my first two Yoga for Runner’s posts, the benefits of yoga for athletes is something I really do believe in (especially after my great long run this weekend!) and I’m excited to share it with you! I’ve added a tab called “Yoga for Runners” on … Continue reading
First of all, thank you so much for all of the great feedback on the first Yoga for Runner’s post. It definitely made me excited to keep working on this series for the blog and reviewing the poses in detail like this has been a great way to study for my upcoming yoga teacher certification … Continue reading
Welcome to the first installment of Live, Run, Grow’s Yoga for Runner’s! As I wrote yesterday I am a big believer in the benefits of yoga for runner’s (and all athletes!). By incorporating just a few yoga poses into your regular routine you can actually stretch and strengthen the major running muscle groups which will … Continue reading
Stretching has always been a part of any sport or activity I did. I grew up a gymnast and diver and no practice started without 15-20 minutes of stretching and after a back injury in high school I could barely walk in the morning until I spent time on the floor each morning stretching to … Continue reading
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