It’s just stretching, isn’t it? Good for recovery, maybe. What’s the big deal? How about swapping half of your weekly mileage for yoga… and posting faster times?
This makes so much sense, so much of running is a mental game. I’ve always been into dance, which is a lot of stretching. Had no idea that that element of my fitness would have such an impact on my running . I feel like I’ve really become a better runner and I’ve been stretching and yoga-ing the whole time.
Definitely. The stretching is great for the mechanics of your muscles. Short, rigid muscles cannot slingshot you forward as efficiently. Longer, flexible muscles give you more momentum, speed, everything.
I could've rabbited on for another 1500 wds about the metabolic and cardiovascular benefits of yoga as well - it is *all* so beneficial - but didn't want to overwhelm.
There's probably a lot to be said for simply doing gentle exercise on your off/rest days and improving your fitness that way.
This makes so much sense, so much of running is a mental game. I’ve always been into dance, which is a lot of stretching. Had no idea that that element of my fitness would have such an impact on my running . I feel like I’ve really become a better runner and I’ve been stretching and yoga-ing the whole time.
Definitely. The stretching is great for the mechanics of your muscles. Short, rigid muscles cannot slingshot you forward as efficiently. Longer, flexible muscles give you more momentum, speed, everything.
I could've rabbited on for another 1500 wds about the metabolic and cardiovascular benefits of yoga as well - it is *all* so beneficial - but didn't want to overwhelm.
There's probably a lot to be said for simply doing gentle exercise on your off/rest days and improving your fitness that way.
Basically: thumbs up for yoga haha