Post-Half Marathon Recovery Made Easy: Essential Stretch Routine

[@alyciamarsh8473]

You are my go to guy for running. Now in my 50s, your stretches and tips have been the best. I completed a half marathon yesterday. Started to feel my left hip flexor (has been bothering me the last couple of mos..was told IT band related) at Mile 5. Once I got home, went immediately to your page and was so excited to see this video! The stretches helped so much. Thank you!!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! That’s so amazing to read, thank you so much for sharing that with me Alycia 🙏 I’m very humbled that I’m your go-to and this stretch was just what you needed after your half marathon. Well done on your half marathon 🎉🎉🎉👍🏻😊

[@aileenboettger8897]

Thanks for this relaxing long stretch today. I especially liked the position of the last stretch with heel to gluts lying down.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful Aileen! Thank you too for commenting so often🙏😊

[@KaySelf-r6z]

Thanks for the guided stretch, great after the Rehoboth Beach Marathon today!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, well done on the marathon Kay 🙌🏻👍🏻🎉😊

[@brianhayward9831]

I appreciate you always explaining why and what parts of the body are benefiting from the wild positions we put ourselves in! Thanks for the video coach! I did this stretch on my new mat! I went with the DDPY one.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome as always Brian 👍🏻😊 thank you so much for your feedback 🙌🏻

[@jessstone6001]

Thanks so much, Ash! I’ve been using your stretching videos for the last few weeks and my half marathon was this morning. This was a nice recovery. Appreciate your efforts for us.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful Jess! Thank you too for commenting 🙏 well done on your half marathon 😊

[@nanir8307]

Thank you Ash! Ran half of the half (😂) and boy was it a slog. This was a necessary treat for a fatigued body. Thanks again

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job! 👍🏻👍🏻 thank you too as always 😊

[@valeriebloomfield4411]

This couldn’t have come at a better time! I ran a half marathon today as part of my rehab and needed this stretch so much! It really helped and I genuinely appreciated the space it gave me to reset & relax both body and mind. A wonderful video 🥰

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Valerie 🙏 well done on your half marathon and being patient in your rehab 🙌🏻🥰

[@KiranKumarkg007]

Thank you for the Video.. I ll do these stretches after my long run tomorrow.😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Kiran. Thanks for that 👍🏻😊

[@KiranKumarkg007]

I enjoyed the stretching. I was cramping a little so I took breaks in between. I ll hydrate well now. Thanks for the video again.

[@delos-mv8ub]

Thanks for the video. Just had my first half marathon today! Went great!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done on your first half marathon 👍🏻🙌🏻🎉🎉🎉😊

[@jolieland9651]

This was perfect after today's long run. I especially loved the upper body stretches at the start. Thanks so much, Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Jolie. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments 🙏😊

[@tiffanyfann9057]

Just finished the half marathon I’ve been training for the past few months. Thank you Ash for all these helpful videos!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing Tiffany, well done 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@garydaniels4934]

Thanks for this Ash. Little tricky reaching my legs without a strap but you definitely feel it release! Have a great 2025🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy new year Gary 👍🏻😊🎉

[@kennysapper9185]

Did a hilly half on Saturday. Surprised myself with a 1:45. Not my best but after a broken up training block this was good for me. Really appreciate this perfect stretch session. Thanks Ash! 🤜🏼💥

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

👍 nice work Kenny 🙌Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment as always 🙏😀

[@StephR-i5s]

Love your videos! I’m running better, further and faster! Thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to hear Steph. Thank you too. I appreciate your comment 🙏😊

[@rebeccawillmott238]

Great stretch after my half this morning! Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Rebecca. I appreciate your comments 🙏 well done on the half😊

[@frankhealy5952]

Perfect timing, just finished a half, i was supposed to be taking it easy, but I was enjoying myself too much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work in the half marathon Frank 👍🏻😊

[@lesleybeckingham2147]

Enjoyed this after my 10 mile run this morning. Thanks Ash - yet another great and helpful stretch.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Lesley. I appreciate your comments as always 🙏 well done on the 10 miler😊

[@stefaniedhaen5324]

I always feel sleepy after these stretches😊. So i'm relaxed

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That's so great to hear Stefanie. Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊🙌🏻

[@sleepdestroyer27]

Why do I love your socks so much? 😂 The color combo just made me happy. Really loved that glute leg circle, especially after my pilates session yesterday! Congrats to anyone completing or training for a half marathon on this one 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like them! 🤣👍🏻 thanks for the positivity 🙌🏻😊

[@tkandake5564]

Thank you for your videos, Ash. Just completed my first half marathon in New York City. It was very cold, but it was a good run. And the only post run videos I wanted to see after what I just put my body through are yours. 😊 As I hobbled through my door all I could hear was you saying, “don’t brutalize your body.”Lol.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done on NYC HM 🎉🎉🎉🙌🏻 thanks so much for letting me know that 👍🏻😊

[@CoraKruger]

Thanks for the video, Ash. I'm not in half-marathon training until January, but it's a great flow for early mornings and 10k runs, too. Added a down dog at the end so the cobra doesn't feel lonely and am ready to start the day now.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

🤣🤣 I’m glad you helped the cobra not feel lonely at the end Cora, that made me smile. Thank you too as always 🙏😊

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

Great stretch! Appreciate all your content Ash - no matter which video I choose I always enjoy it ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome! Thank you so much as always 🙏😊❤️

[@daveweeden]

Thanks, Ash. Some new moves in that one. Only ran for an hour, rather than the 90 minutes planned, but that still felt good. Not tired like I was last time I commented on one of your videos, back to feeling fresh.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Good stuff! Well done for listening to your body Dave and doing 60 mins instead of 90! There’s no need to push it now, that’s what Spring and Summer or for 😊

[@trisholkowski]

Thanks for the great stretch! Got a half marathon planned for May…. Good long run today!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much Trish, I really appreciate your comments as always 🙏 good luck with HM training😊

[@DeliaOConnor-qu9fl]

Great timing, Ash, as I have a half marathon next Sunday and have just come in from the last long(ish) run of the training block. I enjoyed that one - thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Thank you too as ever Delia, glad you enjoyed this stretch in prep for your half marathon next week 😊🙌🏻

[@bambielabisto]

Thank you ash … your stretching is really help my weak hips…

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad they are helping your hips Bambie. I appreciate your comments, thank you so much 🙏😀

[@aquafabaaa]

Great stretch after my PB HM! Another great video, thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for that, I really appreciate it 🙏 well done on the PB 😊

[@EmilyDaughertyYoga]

Thank you so much Ash. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to see you as always Emily 😊 thank you too 🙌🏻

[@jodyweisman8611]

Your stretching tips are awesome. Thanks.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoy them Jody! Thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@HelenPotts-l8p]

Thank you Ash, just finished a long run and this was perfect 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Helen. Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊🙌🏻

[@catherinetobin1176]

Thanks, Ash, I have a run in the morning, this will definitely help.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad it was helpful Catherine! Thank you too for commenting so often🙏😊

[@Dom_South]

Enjoyed some new stretches in this video, will have to do some extra work on my hamstrings though as they’re very tight today. Thanks again Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like them Dom. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments 🙏😊

[@geraldhotelling316]

Thanks again for another amazing video! You are the best! Appreciate everything you do!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Gerald, glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊🙌🏻

[@RJ-79-d2k]

Thanks! Just in time! ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! 👍🏻😊❤️

[@tracyirwin8681]

Thank you for this Ash I'm in the middle of training for a half marathon nxt year and was looking forward to trying this stretch think it will be useful going forward!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help as always Tracy. Thank you too. I appreciate your comments 🙏😊

[@gracephosa3539]

Thank you ash. The stretch was super good

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Grace! Thank you too as ever😊

[@GinaSenf]

Did a 19 k run yesterday on ice & snow, really needed this stretching. THANK YOU! I wanted to thank you for all your great videos, Ash. Wish you a happy, successful and healthy New Year.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy new year Gina and wow on your 19k ice and snow run 🥶🙌🏻😊

[@tegenmorfisheriesconsultan7476]

Thank you. Great video as always. Happy New Year to you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy new year too and thank you 🙏😊

[@victoriastone785]

Thanks Ash !!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Victoria. I appreciate your comments, thank you too 🙏😊

[@FionaPlackett]

Thanks, Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@NellyMin-e6d]

great stretch- thanks, ash! :)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Nelly, glad you enjoyed this stretch 😊🙌🏻

[@CommandoPhantom22]

Thanks for the video Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem! Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me 😊🙌🏻

[@saml903]

Awesome thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Sam! Thank you too 😊

[@anna-marieevelynfingerle2461]

Thanks so much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Ann-Marie. Thanks too 🙏😊

[@IsobelRogers-d8p]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Isobel 😊

[@josmarcilia4597]

Well did last Sunday 15th December Pisa half 1.28 pb by 5mins. Then today 8days later did mdina to spinola m2sa race in Malta my country a 10miler race in 1.07 a Pb of 6mins. From last year... Needed this stretching thanks alot

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, well done on those events 🙌🏻👍🏻 thanks as always 🙏😊

[@jigneshvegda5264]

Thank you ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome as always Jignesh😊❤️

[@baokhoinguyen3033]

An other great work, thank Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Much appreciated! 🙏👍🏻😊

[@GazTighe]

Thanks ash 👍🏻

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Gaz, I'm glad you enjoy my stretches 🙏😀

[@colinandrewwallace1193]

I kind of cheated usinh this one after a hard tempo sessiom and needed a longer stretch also couldn't wait to try this one but,, it was superb, but thanks mate 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Ah ace, thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback and support as ever. Good to see you still going strong into December 👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@beezyburna]

ran my first full marathon hopefully this helps on day 2 😭

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done on your marathon 👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@jonessi]

Injinji socks 👌🏻 😁

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Indeed 👍🏻👍🏻😊🙌🏻