Don’t Skip The Stretch - Day 6 - 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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[@lauriesexton5301]

11 mile easy run this morning. I wasn’t able to stretch right after but did do this stretch a couple of hours later. Felt really good and exactly what I needed.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Day 6 complete, well done Laurie ✅ well done on the 11 miler 🙌🏻😊

[@sleepdestroyer27]

Perfect after a sunny, fresh 13k after days of cold fog and rain. So relaxing doing this under the sunset. Day 6! 🏃‍♀️☀️🦋

[@SanchitC]

Sounds awesome, great job on the 13K!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done on day 6 and the 13k. Were meant to be in summer yet we have greyness and rain most days so I understand 🌧️

[@tiffanybrantley23]

Day 6 completed! Used today's session as a post-long trail run stretch which was perfect for my tight left quad! And lying stretches are my favorite to do also! Thank you as always!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Day 6 complete, well done Tiffany ✅🙌🏻😊

[@emilygoestochina]

This is probably my favourite sequence of yours thus far! So relaxing and thorough. Thanks very much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Emily. That’s so nice to hear. I really appreciate your comments🙏😊

[@beckytaylor6885]

Trail run this morning. That quad stretch was glorious and much needed!

[@tiffanybrantley23]

I had a trail run this morning as well!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Trails are my fave 🙌🏻😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad this helped your quads after your trail run Becky 😊

[@iAmBeaTLes]

Thank you 🙏🏻. Walked 15,000 steps yesterday. My run plus a theme park in the afternoon. This felt refreshing. ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow! Sounds like a busy day for your legs!! 🙌🏻😊❤️

[@minweilee3446]

The last stretch with foot held to opposite glute and free foot pressing down on inner thigh was really nice.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you, I appreciate your comments as ever 👍🏻😊

[@TimLines]

Day 6 don’t skip the stretch! Thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done Tim 🙌🏻😊

[@PhilipHeath-wg8ks]

This was a great post-70km bike ride stretch for me today. Just what my legs needed. Thanks Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Philip, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch after your bike ride 😊 thanks for commenting to let me know🙏

[@amyvolpatti7862]

Helped me loosen up before my morning run.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to hear that Amy. Day 6 complete, well done ✅🙌🏻😊

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

Thank you for the great back and quads stretch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like them stretches. Thank you too 🙏😊

[@HillaryMecham]

Really enjoyed the stretches, especially for the quads!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like this stretch Hillary 🙌🏻 Day 6 complete, well done ✅😊

[@ivangritsuk2945]

Thank you, Ash. Another great stretching set and it feels really good.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for stretching with me and commenting Ivan 🙏😊

[@robbyrockey8708]

That was awesome after cycling! That hip flexor hamstring stretch was right on!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it! Day 6 complete, well done ✅🙌🏻😊

[@gabrielawilde]

watching these stretching videos before my workout is my favorite ritual, thanks for posting!!!🙏🏼

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Gabriel. Fantastic work, well done on day 6 🙌🏻✅

[@user-io4ep6wg1i]

Felt good after a hot, humid, sweaty run. Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@lesleypratap8958]

Lovely evening relaxing stretch after my late walk, thanks Ash. Much easier positions than some of the earlier days' stretches

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Lesley. The variety has really challenged people this week for sure😊

[@antonia1156]

thank you! the last stretch was absolutely amazing, never seen that way of stretching the quads/hip flexors before and it felt so good :)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Antonia. Glad you enjoyed that one 😊

[@lindabanyi3276]

Leg day yesterday + 5k tonight ,this stretch was absolutely perfect especially the last stretch! This one is going straight to my favorites ,thanks Ash! ☺️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Linda, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch after your 5k😊 thanks for commenting to let me know this is going to your faves 🙏

[@rebeccawillmott238]

A great stretch for after an intense parkrun!! Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Rebecca. Thank you too, well done for completing day 6 🙌🏻😊

[@anneposner8383]

I've never done that quad stretch before. It was glorious.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed that quad stretch Anne 😊

[@alapaglia]

Just the stretch I needed today! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That’s so great to hear this is just what you needed today. Thank you for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@agatalu1435]

Thank you! Definitely one of my favorite stretches!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as ever. So glad this is one of your faves 😊

[@annaklaus8377]

Thanks Ash! Didn't make the 7-day challenge, but am enjoying catching up with the content.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries Anna. I appreciate that, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@ourwilliam2405]

Boom another one down, Thanks again.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your comments and well done on day 6 🙏😊

[@trishturkoglu6922]

Did this first thing today. I'm sure I've already increased my flexibility doing your videos. ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, that’s so good to hear Trish 😊well done on day 6 🙌🏻✅❤️

[@virginiabowen8379]

Thanks Ash. Did one of your pre run warm ups before some strength training then Day 6 stretch as my cool down. Great way to start my day.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Glad it helped you start your day well Virginia 🙌🏻 Thank you for commenting as ever 😊

[@joseluisreyna5546]

Great stretching after 11 miles, Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great job on the 11 miles my friend, well done 👍🏻😊

[@alienwinters8473]

That last one was really interesting! Never done that movement before. I appreciate you :)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you too 🙏😊

[@jolieland9651]

Such a nice relaxing stretch! Thanks, as always. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Jolie, well done on day 6 🙌🏻✅

[@VanessaSellers40]

I didn’t do these in order but have loved them all so far. Thank you so much for the breathing cues I do tend to hold my breath.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Vanessa. Thank you so much for that 🙏 well done on completing them all ✅🎉 😊

[@josesilva8318]

Thanks ash ! This one felt really good ! My legs and hips definitely needed it this morning. I have really enjoyed and use your stretching routines everyday for my post and pre run routines🙏🏽

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing. Thank you so much. So glad my videos help you 😊

[@catherinetobin1176]

Thanks, Ash, I needed that after my activities this morning.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help Catherine. Day 6 complete, well done ✅🙌🏻😊

[@carenwatson5475]

Day 6 ✅ great afternoon stretch for a pick me up

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic work Caren, well done on day 6 🙌🏻✅

[@sandrawebb-greenwood1008]

Just what I needed Ash. Thanks very much.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked this stretch with me Sandra, thanks for commenting 🙏😊

[@tracyirwin8681]

Finally got to do my stretches after a busy day just what I needed lovely stretches thanks very much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done on getting to the end of day 6 Tracy ✅👍🏻😊

[@trisholkowski]

Great stretch after long run!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Trish, well done for completing day 6 🙌🏻😊

[@SanchitC]

Thank you as always Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries! Great work, well done on day 6 🙌🏻✅

[@jessicagaffney6800]

Thank you! Did this after my long run & it was just what I needed

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done on completing day 6 Jessica ✅👍🏻😊

[@NeilMac8]

Good morning Ash just what I needed this morning. My first week back running and managed 3 good 5-7km runs but tight as a tight thing today. Stretching twice a day and having 2 days off running - these routines have been great. Looking forward to number 7 in the morning 👍👏👏🙏

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing Neil! Thank you and well done for completing day 6 🙌🏻 sounds like you’ve had a positive week 😊

[@allancurme]

I've joined you each day so far and I think that was my fave one 😊 Nice one Ash 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome! Thank you Allan. Well done for completing each day in this challenge 🙌🏻😊

[@kristinkilgour1680]

Fab stretching today Ash, thank you - I was properly feeling that last one. Excited for number 7 tomorrow 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Day 6 complete, well done Kristin ✅🙌🏻challenge complete tomorrow 😊

[@1lazyvegetarian]

Thanks Ash! I needed all of those twists this am. 😀

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Day 6 complete, well done ✅🙌🏻 glad I could help with all the twists 😊

[@tonysaenz]

Thank you for your service!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Tony, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@viefcakes]

Thanks Ash! Doing a stretch each day this week really helped with my 10k today!!! Technically I have done all 7 days now but I will be back tomorrow to do day 7 again! Keep it up, much love from Belgium ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work! Well done on completing the 7 days ✅🙌🏻🎉 it’s great to see you stretching with me as always. Greetings to Belgium from England 👋😊❤️

[@gracielao668]

My quads are always tight and that stretch was awesome and I could do it! Other stretches are too intense for my quads. I will in corporate it more often!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Glad it helped. Thank you for commenting to let me know 😊

[@karengodley2404]

Thanks for the video Ash, lovely stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

My pleasure Karen. I appreciate you commenting to let me know you thought it was lovely 😊

[@geraintwhite]

Nice way to start the morning, cheers

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Morning Geraint 🙌🏻 have a great weekend 😊

[@lesleybeckingham2147]

Thanks Ash. Did this after my easy 5k run this morning. Looking forward to day 7 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Keep it up Lesley you’ve done great to complete the challenge tomorrow 🙌🏻😊

[@RebeccaPike-pe1fm]

Thank you Ash! I did a 13K run today which is the longest I’ve run (I’m training for a half in October) and this was definitely needed!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Rebecca! Thanks for letting me know this was much needed🙏 glad it helped after your 13k, well done 👍🏻😊

[@robbenharris9671]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Robben 🙏😊

[@zacjones8021]

Loved it again! Thanks, and happy Friday 💪

[@joshtrail]

Thanks ash! One day to go!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great work Josh, almost completed the 7 day challenge 🙌🏻😊

[@bdbedlington]

Thanks again Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@moabitrockt]

Another one, great!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you, well done for completing day 6 🙌🏻😊

[@Fran-Jose]

Gracias Ash 🇨🇱 un día más 😁. Me esta gustando esto de hacer estiramientos todos los días

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantástico. Bien hecho por completar el día 6 de este desafío. 😊

[@sophietill3629]

Love all your videos. Thank you so much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome Sophie. Thank you too, well done for completing day 6 🙌🏻😊

[@elhamtaghavi3809]

Thank you loved the thigh stretch at the end

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome Elham, thank you too for commenting that you enjoyed that stretch at the end 🙏😊

[@zachiiins]

Another great video, Ash. Cheers

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Garry, I appreciate your comments 🙏😀

[@tiffanyfann9057]

Thanks for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome Tiffany 😊🙌🏻

[@sometalkaboutbeinghuman]

So glad I found your channel! This one felt great after a beautiful run by the beach

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Welcome to my KZbin community 👋 a beach run sounds lovely 🙌🏻😊

[@peter-paulrutjens4618]

Love it, Thanks Ash 😎

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Peter-Paul, I appreciate your comments 🙏😀

[@Flo.B.]

I have just done day 4,5 & 6 together as forgot to do them 🙈, so that's a 30 minute stretch, feeling very flexible now! 😂 Just done this before my run so I will be interested to see if it makes a difference! Thanks again Ash, see you tomorrow for day 7! 💖

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 I had the messages one after the other and thought you must have done that Flo 🤣 see you tomorrow for day 7 👍🏻✅

[@willsendin6325]

Best in the business

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@andreeaolariu183]

Great stretch as usual 😊❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much 🙏😊❤️

[@andreeaolariu183]

@@RunBetterwithAsh thank you🙌

[@Liz-nc8ec]

Thanks for the stretches!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time Liz 😊 Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me 🙌🏻

[@sharomachie4501]

Was great after 12kms ...thanks for the reminder not to forget to breath 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Always welcome 😊 Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me and the reminder to breathe 😊 well done on the 12k 🙌🏻

[@letecimajkl322]

Nice! ✅

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for day 6 ✅🙌🏻😊

[@rossaguirre2007]

Excelente.. gracias!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Muchas gracias 😊

[@Mvrderface]

12/7.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😊👍🏻

[@beau3291]

Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

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

[@elly6789]

❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Elly 😊❤️

[@wthomas4113]

Thanks ash, yet another great stretch. Any tips stretches for after open water swim then run? 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh nice! Hope it was enjoyable, maybe add some upper body stretches in to stretch that area after swimming… Release Tension: Neck and Shoulder Stretching Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6TGiGOhh86Matk

[@wthomas4113]

@@RunBetterwithAsh thank you

[@zacjones8021]

Loved it again! Thanks, and happy Friday 💪

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too! I appreciate your comments Zac 👍🏻😊