Your Pre-Run Yoga

It’s important before any run–whether it’s your long run, pace workout, easy run–to get your body and your mind into the zone.

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Here’s a quick yoga sequence that will do just that! Hold each pose for 3 to 5 rounds of breath. This sequence is your way of using dynamic movement to get the muscles warm and ready to fire up for your run.

YOUR PRE-RUN YOGA (click here to view pictures via flipagram)
1. Set your intention–what do you want to get out of your run? 
2. Side bend to each side
3. Forward fold chest opener
4. Crescent lunge with side bend
5. Warrior 3
6. Standing figure 4
7. Pyramid
8. Straddle
9. Runners lunge
10. Step forward and repeat other side


Categories: Yoga for Runners