Stretch & Recover
As important as it is for us women runners to warm up before we head out on the trails, it is equally important that we include cool down stretches as part of our post-run recovery. Our muscles work hard during each and every run, so giving them much needed TLC after we run helps reduce injury and enhance our recovery and performance.
Cool Down Stretches to Help You Recover
In this video, we partner with Awaken Performance Rehab of Buffalo, NY to highlight three static cool down stretches for women runners to include in their post-run recovery. These stretches target our quad, hamstring and calf muscles, which are each incredibly active while we run. For women runners who often find themselves with tight muscles days after a run, include these gentle static stretches in your post-run recovery routine to keep you healthy and happy during training.
These cool down stretches are meant to be practical, easy to follow, and require minimal to no equipment. They include:
- Quad Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
- Calf Stretch
Stretch & Recover
Incorporate these three static cool down stretches into your post-run recovery.
Stretch & Recover
Incorporate these three static cool down stretches into your post-run recovery.
Awaken Performance Rehab
Running, Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Specialist of Buffalo, NY
Led by Dr. Gregory Lowe, Awaken Performance Rehab helps athletes and active adults get out of pain, recover from injury, and AWAKEN their athletic and every day potential! They offer a range of services, including orthopedic and sports physical therapy, strength and conditioning, run gait analysis, and run coaching.
The written information and visual demonstrations provided in these resources are meant to offer generalized advice for the women's running community and is not a substitute for individualized medical and training guidance. Please contact Dr. Greg directly at Awaken Performance Rehab to discuss individualized rehab, strength training, and/or running coaching plans. Please make sure that you are cleared by your general physician before starting any new fitness program.