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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[@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 🙏😊

[@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 😊

[@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 🙏

[@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 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

Short and sweet - my calves are very grateful ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you as always 🙏❤️

[@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 🙏😊

[@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 🙌🏻

[@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 🙏😀

[@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 😊❤️

[@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 😊

[@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 👍🏻

[@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 🙏❤️

[@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 👍🏻

[@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 🙌🏻😊

[@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 🙏😊

[@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 🙌🏻😊

[@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😊

[@marannemcdadeclay6411]

One of my favorites!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Maranne. I appreciate your comment 😊

[@user-di2uk7wj4v]

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

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@user-xl2md3gu9g]

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 🙌🏻😊

[@mrsmodcs]

Great stretch Ash!!! Thanks for the video

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too as always for commenting 🙌🏻😊

[@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🙏

[@michellesleaford4748]

Thanks Ash, needed this

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as ever Michelle 👍🏻😊

[@jake13curtis]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Jake 🙌🏻😊

[@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🙏

[@darwinamaya8158]

Great job as always!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@Holycarrot2023]

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

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@KikiVapes]

Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@KellyV1234]

Great video Ash! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Kelly, thank you 🙏😊

[@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! 🙏😀

[@ronbrengler71]

Felt amazing! Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@JonGriffiths83]

Another great video, thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@catherinetobin1176]

Much appreciated

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@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 😀👍

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Thank you Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@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 👍🏻

[@fienvynckier3025]

Thanks a lot!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@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 🙏😊

[@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 👍🏻❤️😊

[@FionaCullen]

Great video.. really helpful as always

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate your comment Fiona, thank you 🙏😊

[@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 😊🙌🏻❤️

[@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 🙌🏻

[@moabitrockt]

Perfect, thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@elizabethpz]

Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@joepeacock783]

Love it 🤩

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Joe. I appreciate that 👍🏻😊

[@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 👍🏻

[@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 😊

[@tonysaenz]

🙌

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

👍🏻😊🙌🏻

[@devinwhittemore4102]

Is the video pitched up? 😅

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 it isnt 😀

[@devinwhittemore4102]

My bad, thanks for the video though!

[@annaklaus8377]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@jmporter87]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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