{"id":6745,"date":"2011-03-24T04:30:40","date_gmt":"2011-03-24T11:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=6745"},"modified":"2011-03-24T04:30:40","modified_gmt":"2011-03-24T11:30:40","slug":"feelgood-fitness-more-stretches-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/feelgood-fitness-more-stretches-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Feelgood Fitness: More Stretches for Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I shared some stretches for runners<\/a> not too long ago, and that series of 5 stretches has done wonders for my running routine! Since then, my partner and I have added a few more stretches to our regimen, so I thought I’d share them here.<\/p>\n

My running shoes recently gave out, and I replaced them with Vibram Five Fingers. While most folks report a lot of calf soreness with Vibrams, my main problem has been toe cramps while I run. Weird, right? My calves feel a bit tighter after running, but nothing like I expected. It’s really this toe thing that’s getting me. To that end, I’ve been stretching out my toes after running lately, while my partner has been working on stretching out his hamstrings and quads.<\/p>\n

>>Next: A gentle toe stretch<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Perfecto Insecto<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Toe Stretches<\/h3>\n

Toes are delicate little things, so be careful not to push too hard when you’re stretching them. This simple stretch will gently relieve tension in your toes. Start by standing up straight, then shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right heel off of the floor, bending at the knee, until you feel a stretch in the toes of your right foot. Hold this for 10 deep breaths, then repeat with your left foot.<\/p>\n

>>Next: Squat for your quads<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by hayleycranberry<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n


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Squatting<\/h3>\n

This isn’t the repetitive squat you’d do in weight training, but a stretch you want to hold to release the muscles in your quads. For some reason, this stretch also seems to relieve tension in my arches. Start by standing with your feet hip distance apart with your toes turned out slightly. Bend your knees, and squat down. The idea here is to have heels on the floor, your butt pretty close to your heels and your back straight. You may not be able to flatten your heels right away, so just do what you can. If your quads are particularly tight, you may need to hang onto the wall or a chair for balance until those muscles get more used to this stretch. Eventually, this squat becomes quite comfortable!<\/p>\n

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Augapfel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

>>Next: Hamstring stretch<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Deep Hamstring Stretch<\/h3>\n

This stretch is a little bit intense, so take it slowly at first. Start in a standing position and your feet hip width apart, then with a straight back lean forward, bending your knees so that your upper body is resting on your thighs. Slide your fingertips under your heels, so that you’re cupping your heels in your palms, then just think about straightening those legs while keeping your chest glued to your thighs. Hold this stretch for 10 deep breaths, then release.<\/p>\n

Do you guys have any favorite running stretches or tips for a Vibrams newbie? Share away in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Perfecto Insecto<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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