How to stretch after running. Cool down after running with this quick post-run stretch routine. Follow along with these running cool down stretches to promote a faster recovery from your running workout, and to help prevent running injuries. This type of stretches for runners is really important whether you're training for your first 5k race, running a marathon, or any other type of run!
I hope you get on well with this post-run stretching routine. As ever, if something in these stretches after running causes you pain be sure to stop and seek advice from your physiotherapist.
Good luck!
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TIMECODES: 0:00 - Cool down after running - Intro 0:18 - How to stretch after running - Quads Stretch 1:49 - Hip Flexor Stretch (with Adductor variation) 3:40 - Hamstring Stretch 6:00 - Glute and Piriformis Stretch 7:25 - Lower Back Rotation Stretch 8:40 - Cobra Stretch & Childs Pose for Lower Back Stiffness
ABOUT ME: I'm James Dunne, a runner, sports rehabilitation therapist (similar to physical therapist) and coach based in the UK (Norwich and London).
Since 2007 I've been working with athletes focusing specifically on helping distance runners and triathletes overcome injury and improve performance through developing their individual running technique.
Running biomechanics and physical therapy are real passions of mine. I love to help runners run strong and stay injury free.
