5 MIN Post-Run Stretching Routine to Maximise Recovery

[@aileenboettger8897]

I was going to skip stretch as i am in a rush, but i when i searched and found the 5 min stretch, i figured there was no excuse. So happy i did it now. Thanks ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for not skipping the stretch Aileen, glad I could help you with this short 5 minute one!! 😀

[@aspetree]

Thank you, Ash for this short good post run cool down!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch with me, so happy to help you recover properly after your run 😀 👍 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@RebeccaTuff]

This and your 5 min warm up leaving me with 0 excuses not to stretch for my couch to 5k training: thank you 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Rebecca! Glad you liked this stretch with me, thanks for commenting 🙏 good luck with the C25k challenge 😊

[@macalab.3539]

Literally started today and was lookin for a post run stretch😂😂

[@KavyaCeleste]

True!

[@-.sxge.-1625]

@KavyaCelesteomg hey kavya

[@Hanthebananz]

After years of wanting to pick up running, I finally plucked up the courage to head out on my first run this evening! I did both your warm up and cool down routines and amazingly, everything felt great! Thank you for being a part of my first ever run Ash! ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That is awesome! You’re very welcome, thank you too for commenting to let me know. I hope you get the running bug🙏😊❤️

[@tarafrijlink]

Did this tonight after my first official running event! A 5.6k and I finished within the time limit, with just a single 2 min walking interval needed (it ain't much but I came from nowhere; 0 endurance and a very damaged relationship with sports). Grateful for your videos and your welcoming positive energy Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! That’s so good Tara. Well done 🙌🏻🎉🎉🎉 thanks for commenting to let me know 😊

[@outdoor_viewer]

this guys stretches always prepare me well for a quick run and DEFINITELY help with post run recovery and stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch😊 thanks for commenting to let me know🙏

[@drewsarmiento]

Felt great! Thank you for this 🙏🏼

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Drew! Glad it was helpful for your warmup, I appreciate you stretching with me and commenting, thank you too 🙏😀

[@Tracey-h9f]

I am trying to return to running after injury and an extended break. I came across your pre run and post run stretches this morning and did one of your longer pre-run stretches and the five min post run stretch on my return. The run/walk session was so much better than anticipated and I ran more than I walked. I truly felt the benefit of doing both sets of stretches. Thank you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it and felt the benefit Tracey! Thank you too for commenting that 🙏😊

[@Joelruns]

that felt like 2 minutes had passed. I was really suprised when you said that was it. Feeling pretty refreshed!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch with me! I appreciate your comment Joel, thank you 🙏😊

[@gociish]

I hate stretching and used to skip it all the time before until I found this video! I’ve been using this exact routine for years now and haven’t missed stretching ever since I found it. It’s quick, easy and improves my performance. Honestly, can’t thank you enough for posting these videos, keep it up, we all need it! 😊♥️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 😊 thank you for that 🙏❤️

[@thanushripadmanathan8042]

First time today went for a run. I did your warm up stretch and cool down stretch. I don't feel any pain or muscle pulls anywhere. This is simple and effective. Thank you😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job! Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@MrMushugeniushu]

Honestly, such a gift these warm ups and stretch routines!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked them 😊 thank you for that 🙏

[@fiethsing9988]

Just starting again with my daily runs and your stretch routines are amazing. Feeling better right after finishing them.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to hear that! Thanks a lot 🙏 glad you enjoy my videos and they help you feel better 😊

[@Sade4life]

This was a great post-run stretch. I’m immensely grateful for these stretches as they are alleviating my pain and soreness, preventing in fact.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for doing pre and post run stretching 🙌🏻😊

[@meaghanc961]

Thanks Ash. These 5 minute post run stretches are so effective and easy peasy. I never feel like doing a stretch after a run but these bite size gems get me every time-they’re so quick and so intuitive, and they consistently leave me feeling better, so I gotta do them!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Meaghan. Glad it was helpful, thanks so much to you too. I appreciate you kind words 🙏😊

[@hibakariem8038]

This is such a great short stretching routine. Feeling so much better after!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! So good to see you stretching with me. Thanks for commenting 😊🙌🏻

[@biancajimenez5473]

these stretches felt great! I love that you kept it simple and all about the stretching without any fancy music playing in the background thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Bianca 🙏😊

[@kateheesemann5116]

This guy is awesome - love his stretching routines! 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much Kate 🙏😊

[@thegloriousone1000]

I enjoy this so much. The first stretch that actually feels so nice and I could do even when I don’t feel like it. Thanks for making this

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome. Thank you too for commenting to let me know 😊

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Gracias Ash!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

De nada Jose 😊👍🏻

[@middleagedrunningman]

Mate - loved that. Frequent running. Got a growing channel. Best stretch video I’ve seen. Will recommend.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Legend! Thank you so much for the love! Good luck with the channel mate, maybe do some colab at some point 👍

[@mabelnguyen340]

I love this routine!🫶 Quick and easy, perfect for a quick stretch after morning runs 🏃‍♀️💨

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you loved it!! Thank you too, it’s great to see you here again. I appreciate your comments 🙏😊

[@moonyscorner615]

just getting into running and this is a life saver! a busy student with a soon to be job in my spare time but still want to take care of my body - thanks mate! 💕

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks too! Glad I could help you after your runs. Good luck with your studies 😊

[@ianjones5436]

Thank you so much for helping me through the Couch to 5k programme, I was an unfit 57 year old 16 stone man who has never run before, your positive attitude and energy as well as the great exercises for a not so supple body has helped me continue through the last 9 weeks, I will continue watching and participating in your videos as I continue getting fitter, thanks again Ash 👍 🏃

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Much appreciated Ian! Thank you so much for your kind words as well done on creating your new running routine🙏😊

[@nehabibi531]

Thank you for this. I just recently started jogging and this really helped me out a lot. Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! I’m glad this helped you. Good luck with your running journey and well done for looking after your body with a stretch afterwards 👍🏻😊

[@fabiandelle1387]

Well worth this 5 minute stretch. Great teaching and great exercises

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

So glad you enjoyed this stretch with me Fabian😊 thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@joseluisreyna5546]

5 minutes and lets go !!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Vamos Jose 👍🏻🙌🏻😊

[@sarizelenietz5293]

Thanks for this great quick stretch! I keep coming back to this one- it gives me no excuse to skip stretching!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Sari. I really appreciate your comments 🙏😊

[@alisonhope1]

I had a slight twinge in my back when I finished running today,but after doing these stretches it seems to have gone.I can't thank you enough for helping me get over my dislike of this kind of exercise.Your pre and post run stretches are really helping.When I get fitter I'll go on to your longer periods of exercise.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Alison. That’s so great to hear my videos are helping you pre and post run, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@lizt209]

This is a brilliant post-stretch if you’re short on time. Love it. Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you loved it! Thank you too, I appreciate your comment 👍🏻😊

[@marthamattie6046]

That was great! I felt too lazy too stretch for Ten minutes but this was fab

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Martha! So good to see you stretching with me as always. Thanks too for commenting 😊🙌🏻

[@nanir8307]

Thank you Ash, 5min is all I could stand in these freezing temps. Headed inside for a deeper (and much warmer) stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for not skipping the stretch Nani 👍😀

[@Reubendinho]

this felt like a whole workout on its own

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@Flo.B.]

Only had time for quick stretch after my run so this was ideal! Thanks Ash! 💖💖💖💖🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for not skipping the stretch Flo 👍🏻🙌🏻❤️

[@dadboddo9830]

I had pretty noticeable back pain after the first set of exercises in this routine. I had to stop but the pain persisted. I'm 40 years old and only started running a year ago and I think this routine assumes a certain level of flexibility and core strength that I and many others won't have. I think you should warn people of that early on in the video.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Sorry to hear about that. I’m 40 years old too so I know how that feels. I appreciate your feedback.

[@azreeking4132]

Thank you so much for this short but concise video! I appreciate it!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 😊 thank you for that 🙏

[@Mr.Lightbvlb]

Thanks man! I really needed a fast stretch, and this helped a ton! keep up the good work! :D

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@haileekilgore1024]

Love the dynamic stretching!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Hailee. I really appreciate seeing you here again 🙏😊

[@andresalanis8401]

Thanks Ash, you really help me and many other people cooldown after long runs. There ain't no better running pal than you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Andre 🙏 I’m so glad you think that. I’m happy to be your cooldown pal 😊

[@Jamesestatesmaine]

This routine and the dynamic pre run routine of his are my go-to. Keep running Ash, and thanks for the help!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much Julian, so glad these are your go-to 😀

[@sarataher6955]

Best after run stretch routine ever! Thank you for this! 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for that Sara 🙏🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@emiparisa]

Perfect post-run stretches (especially as a novice runner!) No fuss, straight into it - and I really feel the benefits! Thanks so much, Ash 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Surely this is my favorite strengthening session

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂 you do it a lot Jose 🙌🏻

[@Avrel-kq3cm]

Great video! And I think it's really impressive that you reply to every comment!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Avrel 🙏😊

[@shailajanagesh644]

Thank you so much. Am preparing for a marathon and the 5 min stretches you showed before and after a run are very useful and easy to do

[@Jason-hb2wb]

I have to thank you Ash. I’ve been running for a month now and this stretch routine (and your 5 minute post run stretch) has helped me incredibly. My fitness is improving day by day and I know I would not be as successful this time round than previous attempts at running had it not been for your simple routine. Keep up the great content 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Jason and a massive well done for doing this work for your body. I’m so glad you can feel how beneficial it is. I appreciate your support, thanks again for sharing with me 🙏😊

[@JanePaulaFrancisco-rh3de]

I feel so light after the pre run stretch, thank you so much for this ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! You're so welcome Jane, I'm glad you enjoyed this 🙏😀❤

[@samaramillar-greig4285]

Thank you for this!! I really enjoyed this stretching routine after my run and will come back to this video in the future 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks too! Glad I could help you with this one Samara 👍😀

[@lupitamartinez1863]

This felt soooooooo great after a week of not running, thanks Ash! You're the best!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries Lupita. I appreciate you 🙏😊

[@TimLines]

Thanks for helping me get in that 5 minute stretch.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help you as always Tim 👍🏻😊

[@someonetookmyign]

Thank you so much for the simple yet extremely useful 5 min stretches. You have helped a lot including me. ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Thank you too. I appreciate your comment 🙏😊❤️

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Lets start the week!!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Have a good one my friend 👍🏻😊

[@Lexiisxin]

Very helpful for a busy parent!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊🙌🏻

[@Flo.B.]

Beautiful day here in the Lake District, bit cold but the warm sun on my back as I ran was lovely! ☀️ Hope you are having lovely running weather too! This quick stretch was perfect, no excuse for me not to stretch when I’m limited on time, as I can literally just do this quick 5 min video! Thanks as always Ash! 💖

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

It was so nice wasn’t it, I ran early as the sun was coming up with it was beautiful. Well done for getting a quick stretch in on a busy day Flo 🙌🏻😊❤️

[@ronlacombe9893]

Your stretch routines have rally helped me move from strains to gains... Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Love that, very poetic. Thanks so much for your comment 😊

[@liambrennan7974]

Brilliant stretches for such a short time! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful Liam, I appreciate that, thank you so much 😀

[@Grace-zh2lp]

I just started running and I was honestly feeling really great and light after my first run in ages but I realized I should do a stretch too (which I usually hate doing) but this stretch actually made me feel even better. So thank you for what you do!!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Grace. I really appreciate your comment 🙏😀

[@crunchynatalia]

I use your pre run and post run routines religiously! I’ve been running for a couple months but am a relatively beginner runner so I’m just now starting to understand the importance of stretching*. I swear your routines are the reason I’ve improved my running! A million thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! Thank you so much Natalia. I really appreciate reading your comment 🙏😊

[@mariammoussa9969]

Greattt stretch thank you! Been following the couch to 5k and just completed week 5 and reached a milestone of doing 20 min run in one go. So my first big run. Chose your video for todays post stretch and definitely will be coming back to it and check out more from you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work! Glad you enjoyed this stretch! Thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@Ellewatson64]

Thanks for this Ash! I’ve been using your videos all year and this morning my mum joined me for her first couch to 5k! I’m making sure she knows how important the stretch is straight away!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome Elle, thank you too for commenting to let me know you and your mum did this, well done for getting her involved 🙏😊

[@MrWeza74]

This is my go to quick stretch. Thank you so, so much!!! Always feeling amazing afterwards 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! I really appreciate your comment. Thank you too 🙏😊

[@timothy8494]

Lovely stretch. Really time efficient.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Timothy. I appreciate your comments🙏😊

[@Nick-qj3ne]

Good morning. Only time for a quick stretch today. Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Morning Nick! Something is better than nothing when it comes to stretching 👍🏻🙌🏻😊

[@myting]

Wow! It was fantastic! the best stretch post running I ever did. Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for that!

[@Jayda3tears]

I was always skipping my stretches before runs and your videos have really helped. Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Glad you like my videos 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@DeeGill.5]

Quick but effective stretch! Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Dee🙏😊

[@terrysnell3895]

Thank you for such a helpful and straight forward video. This and the warm up 5 minute stretch video have saved me from an injury. I never considered stretching before but this has really helped.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Much appreciated Terry! Thank you for your kind words 🙏😊

[@ArbesaGashi]

I’ve been running for a year now, and this is my go-to stretch after each run. Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Glad you like it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@Thomas-Henry]

Thanks! Don’t know why this doesn’t have more likes, your different videos give me such a nice catalogue of different post-run stretches to choose from every day. Much appreciated, keep at it! :-)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Thomas 😊 I appreciate you commenting to let me know you enjoyed this stretch and the different videos I post🙏 lots more to come for sure 🙌🏻

[@megcronin8841]

Thanks Ash ❤️ your calm approach to these very effective short routines is really appreciated for us new runners! You've really helped me to never skip this part, so thank you for providing such great content. 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Meg. Thank you so much for commenting to let me know my videos are helping not skip the stretch 😀❤️

[@hodayadeberzion8874]

Bro ur stretches are ingenious... I've never followed a video on your channel without feeling utterly rejuvenated afterwards but I'm surprised every time by how effective a simple 5 minute stretch can be. You rock 🪨!! Keep up the great work!! 🏃🏾‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much mate, I really appreciate your comment. It’s put a smile on my face 👍🏻😊

[@carolejordan5744]

Thanks Ash, I'm 65 and getting back into running again so this is really helpful for me to avoid injury.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome Carole, thanks too 🙏😊

[@tessmoney]

Great content! Love the focus on the back-- it's easy to forget about it.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

So true, we often neglect the upper body as runners. The back, core, arms and shoulders don't get much of a look in for strength and stretching as runners but they are very important. Thanks for your comments Tess 😀

[@shesimsalot]

thanks for making this! it’s so short and sweet and it feels comprehensive - needed this precise video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks a lot for that, I really appreciate it 🙏😊

[@rjansen4475]

That was needed! Thankyou- a fantastic stretch routine. That's the first time i've given my poor body a stretch after a run😬 Felt amazing. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time, so glad I could help you have a good stretch after your run. Well done for giving your body the care, thanks for stretching with me and then commenting 🙏😊

[@shannel5851]

This is my first time doing a warm up and cool down stretch before and after I run. I feel greater now after my jog now that I did do my stretches. Thank you for your videos. God bless you! 🙏

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you felt the difference 🙏👍🏻😊

[@mvarano3]

I’m one week away from my second half marathon (last one was 5 years ago) and just wanted to THANK you for all the content here. Your videos have been an anchor in my 13 weeks of training and helped me to slow down and add much needed thoughtfulness to warmups, cool downs, and strength training. You have a gift!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for that 🙏 I’m so glad my videos have helped as you prepare for your second half marathon. Hope the training has gone well 🙌🏻😊

[@Georgia4576]

These post run stretches really helped me recover from my run. I love your helpful content, thanks Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you for stretching with me and commenting your kind words Georgia 🙏😊

[@ryanjones8462]

feel so much better after doing that after my run! This has inspired me to dedicate more effort to stretching!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Ryan 🙏 great idea to dedicate more time to stretching 👍🏻😊

[@isetmefree]

Thanks Ash! I really love the quick exercises!! I am feeling so great right now! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗🤗

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much as always. I’m glad I could help you feel great. I appreciate you 😊

[@DonOrner-j7e]

Thank you again. Hope you had a good weekend.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Don. It was a fun filled family one, hope you did too 😊

[@Anon-sz8yr]

I’m glad I found this one. Very helpful, great relief! Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment 🙏😀

[@jonnyj7505]

Much love from the USA this was a way better and different approach then my normal after run stretch routine I really felt a good stretch all 5 minutes thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊 sending much love back to you.

[@magcho7863]

Thanks for the 5 min stretch.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem! Thank you for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@GameBadger77]

I’ve had the same old routine for years and this is something fresh and did the trick. Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! That’s so great to hear this helped you. Thanks for commenting to let me know 🙏😊

[@vilius3003]

Ran for the first time in a long time, finished out with this stretch with good results! Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you too for commenting 🙏 hope you enjoyed your run😊

[@SM-bg2or]

This is paced so well. Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it! Thank you too 😊

[@meg_the_taylor]

just getting back into my running again and loved doing this post run stretch! I also did the warm up today and it honestly helped so much. No pain and than farther than last time! thank you :)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thats amazing to hear Meg! Thanks so much for commenting 😀

[@iamlethibe]

I feel great post this stretch! Thank you, Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome! Glad you liked it 😀

[@nock5158]

i use this for every post run and it is amazing! thank you ash! the pre one stretch is also dope

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment 🙏😀

[@NoReallyThisIsMe]

This was perfect - I’m out of town on vacation and just did a 5 mile run after not running for several months and I was feeling TIGHT but also on a crazy holiday schedule. This was just what I needed ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for that 🙏😊❤️

[@christopherreed4890]

Thanks so much for making this. Stretchings something I often forget about because I get busy this 5 miniutes routine allows me to fit it in.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Christopher. I really appreciate that 🙏😊

[@EllieCody]

Love this stretch routine!!! Really helps to minimize soreness after a run and just generally feels lovely 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That’s so great to hear Ellie. Thank you for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@kym-marie7009]

Brilliant again Ash! I've added this to my stretch folder along with your others 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome! Thank you so much 😊

[@steffg9526]

As a new runner this really helps! Thank you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Steff! I appreciate your comment, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@ntmz7407]

You have changed my life! Thank you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Thanks so much for that. It’s so nice to read 🙏😊

[@paul-N-PA]

Thank you, this routine eliminates the excuse not to have a post run stretch 👍🏼 cheers

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Paul! Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks too for commenting 😊🙌🏻

[@tomasvalencia9787]

Thank you, I feel so much better after this stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Tomas. Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment 🙏😊

[@mymusic5993]

Thank you for all the stretches!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Thanks so much for that 🙏😊

[@rosalieworld8386]

Little run. Too hot in the afternoon, but i have to believe every little run helps! Thanks for great mini cool down. Love that last stretch. Wide legged foreward fold with twist.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Absolutely Rosalie, it all counts!! Thanks too!