Calf and Hamstring Stretching After Running

This Calf and Hamstring Stretching After Running routine is the perfect stretches for runners with tight calves or hamstrings after running.
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[@ShelleyPage-v5h]

Thanks Ash, hopefully sort my sore calf out

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome Shelley, thanks too 🙏😊

[@Kumalala509]

Alhamdulillah (Thank Allah) Thank you Ash for this video ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad I could help 🙌🏻❤️😊

[@Ray-pk2my]

Ash, thank you so much for this video! I’m new to running and have been using your videos before and after runs and you’ve been such a big help. Your disposition in these videos is always so calming and encouraging and as someone with chronic pain issues, you’ve helped me so much in reevaluating how I view the function of stretching in my day to day life. I’ve been coming back to your videos almost daily even when I’m not running just to spend some time stretching, and it’s so helpful. Today’s run went well but at the very end, my calf got super tight! I came to your channel as always to do a stretch and the perfect video was waiting for me. These stretches helped right away. I look forward to these stretches as much as I do each run, so thank you ☺️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow Ray!! I’m incredibly humbled by your comment, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how you have been using my videos and how they’ve helped you. Well done for creating a routine that is caring for your mental and physical wellbeing as you suffer from the daily challenges of chronic pain. I am so grateful to that my videos have been able to connect with you and it makes me feel like I am achieving my passion of helping people care for themselves better so that we can live better and run better. Thank you again for your support 🙏😊

[@r4h_]

This is spot on. His demeanor and attitude towards stretching is extremely helpful. Chronic pain can be such a mental challenge and when I heard "remember to keep a smile on your face" it somehow made the stretching that much more enjoyable. Keep at it brother. You're helping the world more than you realize. Thank you.

[@sleepdestroyer27]

This was just what I needed after a big leg day to make sure I don’t have crispy hammies for my run tomorrow! Thanks for always taking good care of us, Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much as ever. I really appreciate reading your support. It’s a two way thing, I provide the stretches and you provide the support 🙏😊

[@emreuludogann]

I am the one that has the tightest calf muscles in the world, 2:54 I felt the best of best stretch in my calves. I need to incorporate it into my daily routine. thanks, Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, I appreciate your comment to let me know this helped your calves 👍🏻😊

[@sleepdestroyer27]

Really love the concept of "processing the intensity of our run". It feels like a moment of gratitude, awe. Even a "gentle" run is still a feat for the body so I really appreciate your gentle cool downs to care for myself and my body 🤗

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I’m so glad you can really connect to that element of my videos and my overall message really. We do put lots of intensity through our brain/body and don’t ever really stop to process it. Thanks as always for your comments 😊

[@briannamiller6700]

thank you for this video!! i’m not a runner but i have tight calves and hamstrings and that has been contributing to a lot foot pain. doing these stretches has given me tons of pain relief. appreciate it!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Glad you liked it and it helped you Brianna! Thank you too 😊

[@sleepdestroyer27]

I had a 10k PR this weekend! It was all part of the training--runs, stretches and all!! Thanks, Ash! My 200m ending sprint definitely left my calves crispy but this got them all ironed out 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Thank you too as always for commenting your support 🙌🏻 well done on the 10k PR 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@annaroszkiewicz3286]

Thank you Ash for your tips on how to take care of your body after running. Not only physically but also mentally. I always have very professional and pleasant stretching with you❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Anna. That’s so great to know you feel that. So glad I can help you take care of your body. Thanks as always for your comments 😊❤️

[@Runveryfar]

Thanks Ash. I’ve been returning to your videos more and more to work through issues I’m having on my ultramarathon training journey. Much appreciated!!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed this stretch with me and my videos are helping you as you prep for your ultra 😊 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@louisegenney4172]

Thank you again. I'm the same Calves are the ones that get tight for me too so I enjoyed this. It really helped

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful for your calves Louise. 😊 thank you for commenting as always 🙏

[@robindreyer6577]

Thanks Ash! Really solid stretches for the hamstrings 💪

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate you stretching with me and commenting Robin, thank you 🙏😀

[@soniad9326]

Works a treat,.much better now. Thanks Ash for the awesome content! You are appreciated 👏 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help Sonia. Thank you too. I appreciate your comment 🙏😊

[@blanchethomas928]

Such a great video! So appreciate how you explain when to inhale and exhale and body placement. Even the foot arch loves this one. Thanks ever so much, Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful Blanche. I appreciate you as always 🫶😊

[@Dan-lightside]

A great stretch mate thanks. your videos are great for my body and slows the mind down after a run ready for my morning meditation thanks Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Great start to your day Dan 👍🏻 such great work you are doing being consistent caring for your mental and physical wellbeing 🙌🏻

[@trishturkoglu6922]

I did this one yesterday after my run. It really made a difference. Thanks Ash 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Trish, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@komid4]

Another great routine that is helping me get back to running

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thats so great to know this is helping you! Glad it was helpful for your recovery, I appreciate you stretching with me and commenting as always, thank you 🙏😀

[@samanthaarwood1125]

Oh my goodness, Thank you so much for this! I over did my leg workout and my hamstrings were too tight and starting to cramp. This helped me out alot ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Samantha. Glad I could help you out after going hard on your legs workout. 😊❤️

[@colinandrewwallace1193]

Great stretch after lunchtime run ready for the rest of the day now , thanks Ash 👍🏼

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great stuff, glad to hear that mate. Hope you’ve had a good day 👍🏻

[@annasheils9116]

Thanks again for this video Ash! My calves are way better now. They’ve been super tight after last Saturday’s 5 miles + 40 minutes aerobic steps combo, so been coming back to this video every day since, and have been stop myself from going for a run again until I feel at least 90% better. Done stretching and heading to your day 3 balance challenge now 😄

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! You're so welcome! I appreciate your comments as usual Anna, thank you so much 🙏 well done for listening to your body 😊

[@valeriebloomfield4411]

Thank you so much Ash, your videos really help my body recover post runs and also my mind reset and destress. This felt really nice after a 9 miles run. For Christmas I’ve ordered a subscription to your platform, best Christmas present ever! 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done on the 9 miles Valerie, hope your recovery is going well. Thanks re subscription, I would recommend either the 'Injury Proof 12 week' or one of the coaching app options as I am in the process of moving the Run Better membership onto the app. 😀

[@valeriebloomfield4411]

@ thank you 🙏 ! I just started the ‘12 weeks injury proof your runs’ and I am on day 13. I’m really enjoying it! So much that I know I will then carry on with one of your coaching options. My recovery is going well and I’ve entered a marathon on 17th January, finally after over 3 months off marathons ☺️

[@nanir8307]

Wow, this felt really good. I’m off to do a longer stretch at home. Thanks again Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! Double session with me, hope the long run went well 😊

[@christianlundquist5258]

Great video! Long run yesterday and recovery run today. Was nice to reset with this stretch. Calves and Hamstrings are always what gets tight for me.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

So glad I could help you after your long run yesterday Christian. It’s an area of tightness for us runners isn’t it, so I’m glad this hit the spot for you 👍🏻

[@dfrancis6137]

Thanks Ash - another great practice 👌🏻

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again for commenting 👍🏻😊

[@AnnPorter-kb4up]

Thanks so much for the video! I have always been a runner but have never looked after my body in the way of stretching and recovery - mostly because I didn't know how to and had no idea where to start. I have recently come across your videos and they have changed running for me! So very helpful. Thankyou!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow, that’s so great to read your comment Ann. Thank you 🙏 I’m so glad that I have been able to help you create a post run recovery routine that helps you care for your body. Well done for being consistent with your stretching 🙌🏻😊

[@julialebedeva5244]

Really nice stretching after my run. Thank you so much Ash! ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Julia 😊 so glad you thought this was a nice stretch, thank you too for always commenting 🙏❤️

[@susankallsen2618]

Nice stretch after my run this morning. Thanks for providing content

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Susan, I’m glad I could help you have a nice stretch😊 thank you too for commenting to let me know🙏

[@juliaklebo836]

Great stretch! Just added some hips and quads at the end. Ran strides today with my son. He really liked the calf stretch.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as always Julia. I appreciate your comments 🙏 good idea to add some extras 😊

[@PeterOLeary-z4h]

Thanks, Ash! You always help me to have a pain free day!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, I’m so happy to help you as always 😊

[@trisholkowski]

Appreciate the video and all the free content!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate you Trish 🙏😊

[@HelenPotts-l8p]

Thanks Ash loved this one, having a bit of calf/ hamstring ache at the moment mainly when I’m sat down so will keep doing your videos for this 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for recognising it Helen and then working on it to improve your calf and hamstring area 🙌🏻😊

[@tracyirwin8681]

This was a great stretching video Ash thank you so much, I enjoyed a 5k hilly run today so it really helped !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work on the hilly 5k Tracy. Great to see you’re back running! Thank you too as always 🙌🏻😊

[@Flo.B.]

That was lovely 10 minutes for my calves, felt like a little mini treat for them! 😂 Thanks for the suggestion Ash, see you tomorrow! 💖

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Ah amazing, great to see you here doing it so quickly after me sending it to you Flo. 😊 See you tomorrow 🙌🏻❤️

[@hazelleah2422]

Another good video, much needed after 6 mile trail run today. My hamstrings are so tight! Thanks 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Hazel, I appreciate you taking time to comment as always 🙏 well done on the 6 mile trail run😊

[@timjackson9523]

Great video. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Tim! Thanks a lot 🙏 glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@sophierentschler]

Thanks for the video, Ash! Always coming back to your videos for my post- and pre-run stretches. I quite enjoy you soothing babbling :D keep it coming, it helps me recover :)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome! Thank you Sophie! Glad it was helpful and you enjoy me rambling on, I appreciate you stretching with me and taking the time to comment! 🙏😀

[@MrGluck69]

Excellent stretch! I’m transitioning into zero-drop shoes and this is what I needed- thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch as you transition into zero-drop. It takes a while, be patient 😊 thanks for commenting to let me know🙏

[@marannemcdadeclay6411]

Great for preventing my plantar fasciitis! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@mrsmodcs]

Great stretch Ash!!! Thanks for the video

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too as always for commenting 🙌🏻😊

[@yekatorres]

I appreciate your videos a lot! ✨

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting so often 😊

[@bernedreadon]

Thanks for the video Ash great good pain laughs through stretch 😂

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome, thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@CoraKruger]

Thanks for the video, Ash. My legs and I definitely enjoyed it. Might even so it again later.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it and it helped you Cora! Thank you as always 😊

[@CoraKruger]

@@RunBetterwithAsh Thanking you again for this one today, Ash. After a hard 17k Sunday morning run and a rather crampy hip mobility session today, I felt like coming back to one that would certainly be a pleasing one. 😉

[@darci4584]

Another great video Ash . I can always use some specific calf stretches . As I tend to be a bit tight there.These really helped me . Thank you , my calves thank you !😂❤❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you for your feedback as always Darci. It is a common area of tightness for us runners so I’m glad this one hits the spot for you 👍🏻❤️😊

[@Flo.B.]

There was too many hills on my run today 😂, so this stretch for my sore legs was perfect, so thanks Ash! 💖

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 well done for taking on the hills Flo 👍🏻

[@StephenChanning]

Another cracking session Ash thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks to you too Stephen, I'm glad you felt the benefits of this stretch and enjoyed it 😀👍

[@DeliaOConnor-qu9fl]

Thanks as always, Ash! Great video.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Delia, I’m great to see you in the comments 😊 thanks for commenting to let me know you thought this was great🙏

[@m.vishalveerendra6896]

Thank you so much Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it! Thank you too 😊

[@lesegobrinomoalosi9606]

Thanks for the stretches...

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch😊 thanks for commenting as ever🙏

[@Urkki24]

Amazing one. Legs feel almost weightless now.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That’s great to hear, thanks for that 🙏😊

[@jacobgrasser2302]

Thanks Ash! Great content!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks to you too Jacob. Great to see you in the comments twice today 👍🏻

[@ronbrengler71]

Felt amazing! Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too as always Ron, glad this felt amazing 😊🙌🏻

[@soniad9326]

Love your videos! Thank you so much ❤ they are so helpful

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome! Thank you too Sonia, glad you love my videos 😊🙌🏻❤️

[@marannemcdadeclay6411]

One of my favorites!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Maranne. I appreciate your comment 😊

[@ksiniczka555]

Thank you for this video it helped me a lot !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it helped you a lot. Thank you for commenting to let me know 🙏😊

[@michellesleaford4748]

Thanks Ash, needed this

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as ever Michelle 👍🏻😊

[@darwinamaya8158]

Great job as always!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that. Thank you too as always🙌🏻😊

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

Short and sweet - my calves are very grateful ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you as always 🙏❤️

[@RunningIna]

How much Run Better with Ash is enough? Apparently at least 3 videos a day is the minimum: 1) Night before run, FOAM ROLL with me 2) Minutes before the run, Pre RUN Stretch with me 3) After the run, Post RUN Stretch with me Yep, that's my daily routine now. Thank you as always Ash, keep the world running safe.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Wow!! Thank you so much. That’s so nice to know how I am part of your schedule each day 😊 I feel very humble to be part of your routine. Well done for having such a fantastic routine to care for your body 🙌🏻

[@Holycarrot2023]

Fantastic video Ash! Haha, my legs really needed that! 😂

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@a33803380]

Great stuff 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you think so! Thank you for commenting 😊

[@genevievedorval55]

Ash, you are just great. Thanks so much for your stretch exercises. Lots of love from canada. 21k in less than 1h45 is my goal !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoy my videos Genevieve! Thank you too 😊 love back to Canada from England, well done for setting your goal 👍🏻

[@KellyV1234]

Great video Ash! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Kelly, thank you 🙏😊

[@JonGriffiths83]

Another great video, thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Jon, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me 😊🙌🏻

[@FionaCullen]

Great video.. really helpful as always

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate your comment Fiona, thank you 🙏😊

[@KikiVapes]

Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Kiki 😊 glad you like this stretch, thank you too for always commenting 🙏

[@cristianopaiva9285]

Thanks for this video great stretching after my workout

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Cristian 🙏😊

[@jake13curtis]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Jake 🙌🏻😊

[@robbenharrismusic]

Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Robben. I really appreciate your comments after all this time 🙏😊

[@trisholkowski]

Thanks ! Needed this today!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Thank you Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Jose for commenting and stretching with me as always😊

[@moabitrockt]

Perfect, thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome! Thank you so much as ever 🙏😊

[@fienvynckier3025]

Thanks a lot!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries Fien! I appreciate your comments as always, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@elizabethpz]

Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome Elizabeth. Well done for doing double stretch session 👍🏻😊

[@matiasbelete8174]

thanks ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Matias, thanks too 👍🏻😊

[@sallyjanedixon1227]

Thanks for video - left calf very tight at the moment

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it helped Sally 😊

[@catherinetobin1176]

Much appreciated

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

As always Catherine, I’m glad I could help you 😊

[@zoegomez1059]

cheers 🫡

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Zoe. I appreciate your comment 🙏😊

[@joepeacock783]

Love it 🤩

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Joe. I appreciate that 👍🏻😊

[@seshakannan4776]

❤great one

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@corinnanather456]

THX a lot for your great work here! I`ve got a question ceoncerning your stretching videos: is it necessary to practice them directly after running or even helpful later at the same day, as for an example: running in the afternoon, stretching in the evening?

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you for stretching with me and commenting 🙏 yes you can do them anytime that suits you because they are dynamic so the movement warms cold muscles. We reshape our body with stretching so it tends not to matter too much when the stretch is done 😊

[@annamurray9817]

Just what I needed after quite hard work 20k yesterday evening. My calves are so tight that they stop me stretching the hamstrings properly….

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad this was just what you needed Anna👍 thank you for commenting 😊 great body awareness to feel that about your calves and well done for coursing on them. With time and consistency they will lengthen 👍🏻

[@BiwyMobeku]

Is the video pitched up? 😅

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 it isnt 😀

[@BiwyMobeku]

My bad, thanks for the video though!

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Hi Ash will these help a minor mcl niggle

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I would get it checked out if you haven’t already Steve. Then strengthening thighs and bum (quads and glutes) will help support the knee 👍🏻

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

@@RunBetterwithAsh many thanks for always replying only be into running for 10 weeks and really love it my calf muscle always seems tight and my knee don’t hurt unless I run I certainly caused it by doing too much over a 3 day period But I’m here to learn once again many thanks on providing a great channel

[@tonysaenz]

🙌

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

👍🏻😊🙌🏻

[@Wellnessjourneygirly]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate your comments as always Jasmine, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@annaklaus8377]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked this one Anna😊 so good to see you coming back to my videos so regularly 🙌🏻