Don’t Skip The Stretch - Day 4 - Stretching for Runners

This challenge is all about prioritising your flexibility and mobility by committing to stretching for 7 consecutive days. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to enhance your recovery routine or a beginner eager to improve your flexibility, this challenge is for you.
Here's how it works: Each day, set aside just a few minutes to focus on stretching. Whether it's after your daily run, first thing in the morning, or whenever works best for you, the important thing is to make it a consistent part of your routine.
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[@chihotdog1554]

The internet is very similar to the ocean; it is full of junk, but occasionally, you come across a gem. This channel is a true gem

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your comment. I screenshot lovely comments like that to look at when I get some of the more negative comments. I really appreciate that, thanks again 🙏😊

[@LiveRiffs416]

@@chihotdog1554 well done personally I agree not just from a fitness perspective but also, very much so and obviously from a truly kind, wise man Ash really is.

[@sportesan]

Thank you so much, Ash. I am training for my first marathon, and stretching has always been my least favorite part of running. Your videos have helped me find some joy in my daily stretching. It’s always a treat hearing your soothing voice, and the positions always hit just what I need.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I really appreciate that 🙏 I’m so glad my videos can help bring some inspiration to your stretching. Good luck with your marathon training 🙌🏻😊

[@user-dg5nb8tz4j]

This one was really hard, but I love how I feel after!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

There is a challenge for each person on different days in this 7 day challenge. It’s good to find those spots that need more work isn’t it 😊

[@sleepdestroyer27]

I'm so glad you do a lot of work that gets into the hips. A lot of my classic track stretches were so leg focused and I'm noticing the difference after not skipping the stretch for several months now! Day 4 🏃‍♀️🌦️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, that’s so great to hear you’re noticing the difference. 😊 well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@tiffanybrantley23]

Day 4 completed! Did today as a post-run stretch-Perfect! And I always appreciate the reminder to smile! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job Tiffany, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@alienwinters8473]

Thank you! I shall say, listening to you during the stretch is a separate form of pleasure :D

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂 thank you, I do talk a lot I know 😊

[@newyearsmama63]

Love these 10 min stretches. Thanks Ash. Runs have been better this week.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like them! Thank you too for commenting 😊

[@lesleybeckingham2147]

Dog walked, voted, did this fantastic stretch followed by your wake up and stretch video which you posted 5 days ago (also fab). Sorted for the day! Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Very productive start to the day Lesley 🙌🏻 I voted too on the way back from dropping our eldest off at school. Have a great day 😊

[@maxmusterkann6057]

Thank you so much for your Videos:)

[@SanchitC]

Day 4! ⬆️ Thanks for providing this knowledge freely to us Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done for completing day 4 Sanchit 🙌 glad I could help provide you with the info 😀

[@lesleypratap8958]

Thank you Ash, day 4 done after work. Needed the calves, hamstrings and hips stretches. Also did day 3 again after this one - really need to do these more frequently

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as ever Lesley, thank you too for commenting as you always do🙏 well done for completing day 4, seems like you are learning lots about your body 🙌🏻😊

[@ourwilliam2405]

Day 4 done I love this, I’ll be repeating them over and over

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that, thank you so much 🙏well done on day 4😊

[@hanssaunders3490]

Ash, you've been an integral part to the start of my running journey. Have been using your pre- and post-run stretches as well as using these daily stretches to fill in gaps. Very grateful for your videos!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That’s so great to hear Hans. I’m very humbled I’ve become part of your routine. Thanks for commenting to let me know 🙏😊

[@PhilipHeath-wg8ks]

Another great stretch. Couldn’t make yesterday. Catching up today. Thanks Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for catching up Philip 🙌🏻

[@user-ef4bk3kp6x]

Keep returning to this series. Love it. Thanks Ash😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Aww thank you so much. So glad you love this series 😊

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Thanks Ash, first stretching session in my new life at the US. Nice day

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow!! Big move to the US, hope it’s gone smoothly 🙌🏻😊

[@TimLines]

Day Four, Don’t skip the stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work Tim, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

Really enjoyed the side body stretches- thank you !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻😊

[@tiffanyfann9057]

Thanks for the video! I really enjoyed the stretch variety in this weekly series

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Tiffany! Well done for completing day 4 🙌😀

[@kennysapper9185]

Great way to wake all the important things up. Thanks Ash! 🙌

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Absolutely Kenny, well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@LiveRiffs416]

Thank you for today's stretch these stretches are excellent! 👍 You're so good!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment your kind words of support 🙏😊

[@1lazyvegetarian]

Day 4 complete! This was perfect after my bike and run workout today. Thanks, Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Glad this helped after your bike and run workout, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@kristinkilgour1680]

Thank you Ash! That felt amazing ❤ see you tomorrow!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Kristin, well done for completing day 4 ✅❤️

[@carenwatson5475]

Good morning 12:03 day 4, forgot to leave you a comment. Thanks Ash. Love these daily stretch challenge, great way to start the day in a short amount of time first thing in the morning.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Caren, glad you are enjoying this series. Well done for completing day 4 ✅😊

[@amyvolpatti7862]

Thank you, day 4 done. Exactly where I needed to stretch today.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, glad I could help with that Amy 😊 well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@NeilMac8]

Good morning Ash - thank you for a fantastic start to the day.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Morning Neil! You’re very welcome, thank you too for your comments 🙏😊

[@trisholkowski]

Thanks so much!! Great stretch after 12 miles hike!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome Trish. Thank you too for commenting on day 4 after your 12 mile hike 🙌🏻😊

[@rebeccawillmott238]

Really enjoying doing your daily stretches! A nice time to take time to reset and stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like the daily stretches Rebecca, well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@agatalu1435]

Day 4 completed, thank you! Today I did the stretch just after running and I felt great!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Wonderful! So glad this helped after your run, well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@jessicagaffney6800]

Day 4 done …. this was my favourite one so far, very nice after a run & gym session👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done for completing day 4 Jessica 🙌😀

[@iAmBeaTLes]

Here for it!! Just did a quick walk, then full body strength. Been looking forward to these.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work, sounds like a great day! Well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@DeliaOConnor-qu9fl]

Thanks for dedicating so much of your time to us, Ash. Nicely stretched and relaxed now. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

My pleasure Delia 😊 well done for completing day 4 ✅🙌🏻

[@viefcakes]

Loved this after my run!! I've done Days 1-3 one per day since Monday, and loving it so far! This one was a bit harder on the wrists but sooo nice for the legs. Thanks as always Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate your comments as always, thank you so much 🙏 well done on getting to day 4 ✅😊

[@minweilee3446]

Stacked this with day 3 coz that was just divine. Moving in lizard felt good…

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great work on the double stretch 🙌🏻😊

[@lauriesexton5301]

Did this as post 5 mile race stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect, well done for completing day 4 Laurie 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@MathildeEon]

Thanks for the video! This was really good for my hips! 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Mathilde, thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@mmnaftzger]

Pigeon is my favorite stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

It’s so good isn’t it. One of my daily stretches 🙌🏻

[@joshtrail]

Thanks Ash! Did this stretch outside today felt good !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Sounds ace Josh, well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@nataliesnedden783]

Great stretch as always Ash! This one was a bit intense but good to push myself a bit.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Absolutely Natalie, it’s good to test where our edge is otherwise we would never know where it is 🙌🏻😊

[@colinandrewwallace1193]

Catching up with the DSTS sessions after hols and illness, this is great after a tough long run this morning, doing a back to back today onto day 5...

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great work mate, well done 👍🏻😊

[@JulesBiscuits]

i thought day 3 was good but this one was even better, thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@Flo.B.]

Done ✅ great stretch, felt the difference in my legs, thanks again Ash! 💖

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Flo, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻😊❤️

[@virginiabowen8379]

Thanks Ash. Day 4 done.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Keep it up Virginia!! Well done for completing day 4 🙌😀

[@Trevshorses]

This would have to be one of my favourites of your stretch videos Ash. I really enjoy how you include the mindfulness with it and the reminders on breathing are very helpful too. Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It’s so nice to see you’re still stretching with me after all this time 🙏😊

[@victoriastone785]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Welcome as always Victoria. Thank you for stretching with me and commenting so often 🙏😊

[@farukshinakt]

Thank you for this series, Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@Jon-mf2no]

This is a great programme, thanks for putting it together. It's a great help

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome Jon, well done for doing day 4 👍🏻😊

[@joycemoore9321]

Another great routine!!! Thank you Ash!!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Joyce, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@alejandranunez1922]

Thank you. Great stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Alejandra, thank you so much for commenting 🙏😊

[@anneposner8383]

Especially good!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Anne 🙏😊

[@VanessaSellers40]

I am enjoying your classes…thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Vanessa, I appreciate your comment 👍🏻😊

[@steinefee]

Day 4, check! Thanks for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job, well done for completing day 4 ✅🙌🏻😊

[@peter-paulrutjens4618]

Thanks Ash 😊 Good luck against Holland tonight, but not too much 😄

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 thanks Peter-Paul. Good luck too. Hope you enjoy the game 😊 🇳🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@annaklaus8377]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as ever Anna. Thank you too 👍🏻😊

[@Fran-Jose]

Gracias Ash 🇨🇱 completado un poco más de la mitad del desafío 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantástico. Sigue adelante, lo estás haciendo genial. 👍🏻😊

[@trishturkoglu6922]

Day 4 done ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done Trish 🙌🏻✅😊❤️

[@ChowMeinWarrior]

Thanks, Ash! Happy 4th of July!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy 4th July to you too. Well done for day 4 ✅

[@emilygoestochina]

Hey Ash! Thanks for this great video, felt really good after leg day at the gym this morning. I wanted to tell you the build-up to the pigeon is done very nicely, it's been a long time since I got into pigeon with such ease and I was very satisfied with the range I got out of the pigeon with my right leg (that's the "difficult" side). Anyway, hope I have time to go for a run tomorrow and then come back for Day 5.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Thank you so much Emily. I really appreciate knowing that about pigeon. 🙏😊

[@tracyirwin8681]

Thank you Ash this was perfect after another long run thank you so much looking forward to tomorrow s video👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Tracy, well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@kristaparsons5043]

Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time Krista 😊

[@alerachiv]

Thank you, Ash! Really enjoying your videos!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoying them! Thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@user-ef4bk3kp6x]

Thanks for these Ash. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@tonysaenz]

Day 4 complete. Better late than never!! 😅

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Absolutely Tony 🙌🏻😊

[@chrisbrierley3595]

Thanks Ash, feeling good bro

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Always welcome Chris, well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@LucyRose-wp8rh]

Thanks for the video Ash. This one was tough first thing in the morning but felt better for it. Some shapes to work on 😄

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Love that mindset Lucy, we are all a work in progress and if we can challenge ourselves a little bit each day it’ll stop us from stagnating 🙌🏻😊

[@rosalieworld8386]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as ever Rosalie, I’m glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊

[@karengodley2404]

Thanks for the video Ash 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Karen 👍 well done for completing day 4 ✅

[@sharomachie4501]

Felt good after 18kms, thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job on the 18k! Well done for completing day 4 🙌😀

[@maxmusterkann6057]

Thank you ao much day 4 done:)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic, glad this helped you stretch Max 😊 thanks to you too!

[@jeslyjimenez2074]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome 😊 thank you for commenting ❤️

[@evgeniiafarkhutdinova4770]

Thank you for video. I really enjoyed this one ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@lcolon9032]

Awesome day 4 stretch! Thanks Ash☺️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job, well done for completing day 4 ✅ glad I could help you as always 😊

[@DawnBradshaw-sg4yk]

Lovely gentle start to the day. Off out to grab the morning sun 🏃🏽‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Morning Dawn! Have a nice morning sun run ☀️

[@RebeccaPike-pe1fm]

Thank you so much Ash - this was so needed after a tempo run today. Really appreciate your great videos! And day 4 done! ✔️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! Thanks a lot Rebecca 🙏 glad you enjoyed day 4 ✅😊

[@orlandozancaner1]

Tks bro

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for completing day 4 Orlando🙌🏻👍🏻

[@edinahkwamboka3919]

Thank you Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@lectorobara3004]

Thank you Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome 😊 well done for completing day 4 🙌🏻

[@Kat-ly2tt]

Thank you 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome as always 😊

[@Mvrderface]

8/7.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

👍🏻😊

[@letecimajkl322]

🔥🔥🔥

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

🙏😊🙌🏻

[@evanblock8126]

❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😀❤

[@HeartPathStoryCoaching]

🧘🏻‍♀️ 💜

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😊🙏❤️

[@sebastianduquex]

It’s quite uncomfortable to write in this position but thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment Sebastian 🙏😊

[@robbenharris9671]

Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time Robben 🙌🏻😊

[@oregonbrewed]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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