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Lazy pose for runners with tired legs
Lying on the ground, lift legs up against a wall or a chair (or use any structure that will enable you to elevate the legs higher than the rest of the body).
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Perfect for hamstrings & hip flexors
Move to kneeling and then step your right leg up and forward. Inhale and stretch the arms over head, keeping the hands shoulder width apart.
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Great stretch for tight hips
Begin by moving left knee forward on the ground underneath you and extend the right leg extended out behind. Keep hips square and then stretch the spine by pressing hands into the floor and lifting body up away from the ground.
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Full body stretch
Come to a table top position and tuck your toes under. Press up and back into downward facing dog, keeping your heels up off the ground and the knees slightly bent (especially if you have tight hamstrings).
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Warm up the Spine
Seated Cat Cow: Start in an easy cross-legged position with hands at heart center in a prayer position. Sit on a block or a rolled up towel to elevate hips – this is usually more comfortable for runners.
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Easy Yoga for Runners & Triathletes
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Easy Yoga Poses for Runners
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