Missed post-run stretches!: Did my second 6km... - Bridge to 10K

Bridge to 10K

16,525 members26,586 posts

Missed post-run stretches!

Vragtes profile image
VragtesGraduate10
9 Replies

Did my second 6km run of the week at 06:15. It was showing as -2° and it felt cold. When I got back, I got distracted checking emails and dealing with something with the result that now, at 7:50, I’ve realised I’ve missed doing my post-run exercises. I’m all cooled down now so am a bit anxious of doing stretched now in case I do some damage.

Perhaps a hot shower and then the exercises whilst muscles are warm would be ok?

Written by
Vragtes profile image
Vragtes
Graduate10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Well done you... take that shower and massage the legs, ( gently ), to get everything flowing. I think many folk may use that technique anyway... By the time I get in sometimes from runs, I have cooled down a fair bit and I use the shower as part of the routine to get the muscles sorted..

Gently as you go and treat those muscles and you, to some TLC x

Vragtes profile image
VragtesGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Thank you for the reply and helpful advice; especially the TLC bit😀

damienair profile image
damienairAdministrator

Don’t worry about it. I often because of one thing or another forget to do my post run stretches. It’s fine. Better to do them of course, but if you forget it does no harm.

Vragtes profile image
VragtesGraduate10 in reply todamienair

Thanks for the reassurance!

Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10

If you start aching later on do some gentle stretches to ease your muscles and/or foam roll. If you feel fine you can just relax.

Vragtes profile image
VragtesGraduate10 in reply toYesletsgo

Thanks for the reply, Yesletsgo. So far feeling fine. Somewhat relieved that I got my run in this morning before the snow!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

I stretched today but often don't, I always have a hot bath though after a run and stretch a bit as I dry

Vragtes profile image
VragtesGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks for the reply. Although we have a bath, I haven’t had one in thirty years! Always shower. But have given my calves, thighs and hamstrings a good, gentle massage.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toVragtes

That sounds perfect

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

First post covid run!

I’ve been taking it gently since catching covid, but am feeling ready to start the running again....
Oldlady64 profile image
Graduate10

A little trial run

After managing to see an old friend who is a physio and getting her advice I’ve been doing regular...
Scruff55 profile image
60minGraduate

1st run after knee injury

Yesterday was my 1st run in over 5 weeks, after my knee injury. It was all going so well... then...
Getfitok profile image

Post Run Stretching

Hi All. Just wondering what post run stretching you do if any? I have been doing ju-ju`s 10k prog...
dindy profile image
Graduate10

Post cold run

First run today for almost 2 weeks, we have had colds and still a bit blocked up and coughing but I...
SueAppleRun profile image
Graduate10

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.