tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post8061894983814577754..comments2023-10-08T08:00:31.038-04:00Comments on Perspicacity: Do Stretching and Yoga Help Runners? It's a "Stretch" to Assume They Don'tAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18041289458556475888noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post-21529583153682551692011-09-15T19:58:50.970-04:002011-09-15T19:58:50.970-04:00I don't run, but I was really surprised to rea...I don't run, but I was really surprised to read his words. As Graceful Lady said, my PT has always extolled the benefits of stretching. I'm prone to pulling muscles because of my hypermobility and weak connective tissue, but all the Marfan specialists say that certain stretches and certain types of yoga can be extremely beneficial in helping strengthen our muscles. I hope beginner runners will also come across your post!Mayahttp://marfmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post-34088193834849436142011-09-09T18:01:45.143-04:002011-09-09T18:01:45.143-04:00I don't run, but I recently got into Yoga and ...I don't run, but I recently got into Yoga and love it. I don't see how it could NOT help with running. It's a great way to decompress at the end of the day and I've read that it increases lung volumes after time as well. I used to be a competitive gymnast and stretching was obviously integral in our workouts, but even before pure cardio workouts we'd stretch. It's silly to think it wouldn't be beneficial no matter what sport or activity you are engaging in. <br /><br />Got here via MarfMom's link up!Thanks for sharing.Daniellehttp://mindonmed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post-69370126875345941112011-09-07T14:16:14.806-04:002011-09-07T14:16:14.806-04:00Paula, I have been working with two coaches this s...Paula, I have been working with two coaches this season. One gets me through the run/bike/swim and is preparing me for my A race this year. The other is helping me to build a foundation. I believe that stretching/yoga/pilates/strength are all part of building that foundation. I think this question was answered two hastily and would be better answered with a "Stretching and yoga have their place." Because quite honestly anything done wrong or to excess, be it stretching, yoga or running can cause injury. The benefits I have gotten this year for building my foundation and learning to take care of my body with foam rolling and the proper warm up (I do a dynamic warm up) have been immeasurable. Thanks so much for posting this and opening up a dialogue.Annhttp://www.annsrunningcommentary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post-42881539854804222742011-09-06T08:42:13.151-04:002011-09-06T08:42:13.151-04:00I am sure that some people take stretching to the ...I am sure that some people take stretching to the limit. I do not run so I may be way off base here... But, I think a good easy stretching would help limber you up. It is when you go crazy and try to stretch your body to hard that the injuries could occur.<br /><br />My chiropractor told me to do light stretching every morning before getting out of bed. I find it very helpful. I am sure if I would stretch until it hurts, I would end up with some muscle pulled and hurting.Eat To Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851191468716916221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-769625919976094759.post-32021425663244955932011-09-05T08:47:23.584-04:002011-09-05T08:47:23.584-04:00Thank you so much for posting about this very impo...Thank you so much for posting about this very important subject. Every physical therapist talks about the importance of pre and post run stretching. As for yoga - there are so many yoga for runners classes that if it were not beneficial they would not be filled to capacity. I have found that yoga helps me to be mindful, increases my ability to breathe deeply especially when exerting on those hills and to listen to what my body is telling me. The mind body connection is crucial to the prevention of injuries as so often we can ignore what our bodies are telling us and end up pushing too hard rather than backing down. Yoga improves flexibility and supple yet strong muscles are going to work much more efficiently than tight muscles. Of course with anything, if one does not pay attention or has a vulnerable area or is not doing stretching or poses correctly there can be injury. But the risk of injury from not doing stretching and being mindful is far greater than the risk of injury from stretching and yoga. I have so much respect for Jeff Galloway and what he has added to the world of running but on this one I have to respectfully agree to disagree. Thanks Paula for posting!Mary McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003422617918489651noreply@blogger.com