Why Yoga for Runners?
The Impact of Running on the Body
Running can lead to tight hip flexors, hamstrings, achy knees, and low back pain. Over time, this repetitive activity can shorten and imbalance muscle groups, potentially affecting your athletic performance and increasing the risk of injury.
How Yoga Can Help
The good news is that yoga can be a perfect complement to running. It helps cultivate freedom, balance, and flexibility in the lower body, allowing you to stay injury-free and maintain a consistent running routine.
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Incorporating Yoga into Your Training Plan
Mapping Out Your Yoga Routine
When training for a race, integrate a yoga plan that complements, rather than competes with, your running schedule. For intense training periods with increased mileage, focus on gentle yoga classes that emphasize stretching and recovery.
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Yoga for Strength and Flexibility
If you’re just starting a new running regimen, choose yoga classes that build core strength, open tight hips, and increase stamina. Balancing the intensity of yoga with your running will help prevent exhaustion and support overall performance.
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Recommended Yoga Practices for Runners
Cross-Training Flow for Athletes
Instructor: Stephanie Snyder
This vinyasa class targets tight hip flexors, quads, and hamstrings, common in runners, hikers, and cyclists. It promotes freedom and flexibility in the lower body.
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Strengthen Hamstrings, Stretch Quads
Instructor: Jason Crandell
A sequence focusing on strengthening hamstrings and stretching quadriceps, ideal for runners needing balanced muscle care.
Strengthen and Stretch with Jason Crandell
Post-Run Stretch
Instructor: Tara Judelle
A post-exercise routine that includes stretches like Uttanasana and Pigeon Pose to lengthen hamstrings, hips, and inner thighs.
Post-Run Stretch with Tara Judelle
Post-Marathon Practice
Instructor: Felicia Tomasko
A gentle practice designed for post-marathon recovery, focusing on hip and hamstring stability without intense forward folds or twists.
Recover Post-Marathon with Felicia Tomasko
Cross-Training for Runners
Instructor: Tiffany Cruikshank
A 45-minute flow designed for runners, focusing on hips and legs, suitable for low-intensity training days or rest days.
Cross-Train with Tiffany Cruikshank
Post Cardio Yoga Practice
Instructor: Elena Brower
A session featuring standing poses and hip openers that align with the intensity of cardio workouts, beneficial for various athletes including runners.
Enhance Your Post-Cardio Routine with Elena Brower
Additional Resources
For more information on how yoga can enhance your running, check out Glo.com’s Yoga for Runners page for a range of classes and resources tailored to runners’ needs.
