Yoga for Runners: Pre-Run

Such a great warm up for doing a quick run or race! It gets me into the right mindset as well for my runs.

I'd like to donate but not download! I've downloaded the audio only but I don't really want it and I'd love to just be able to donate. I have no regular income at the moment so can't commit to being a subscriber - yet! Let me know. Namaskar. Lucy

I used this before weight training and it was a really thorough practice that I felt good doing.
It is a nice , challenging practice too.

AMAZING class! If I could give it 10 stars I would. I am recovering from left hip injury and this class is perfect. Hard work but I could feel the strengthening and releasing. Thank you and namaste.

My running days are over unfortunately but this is a great preparation for my ride. Thank you :)

Always enjoy Fiji’s classes, the tempo, tone and challenge is just right for me. I did this for the first time after a run and sprint work and it was wonderful will definitely be coming back to it again and again.

did this after a weight lifting set of squats left me super sore.... this helped loosen up!

been using this routine for the last 3 years...amazing results

As a 58 year old Peace Corps Volunteer on the Island of Dominica my wife and I are attempting to complete all 14 segments of the Waitikibuli National Trail. It is a lengthy, arduous hiking trail through muddy rain forests and up and down mountains and valleys. This class has helped me and my wife avoid injury, increase stamina and shorten recovery time. We only have 5 segments left!!!! Thank you, Ms. McAlpine and DoYogaWithMe. It's been a lifechanger having this site available.

I am starting a running practice after several years off because of injury and with this class I am very hopeful that I can run injury free. I remember when I started running for the first time back in the 80's I thought yoga would be a perfect complement but could find no instruction, and I didn't have the knowledge to create a practice for myself. This time is different! Thank you, Fiji and David and everyone at DoYogaWithMe.

Thank for this excellent pre-run yoga. I felt the energy flowing through my body and really need the hip and IT band stretching.

Thnx Fiji for a great class! It really helps minimize hip pain in my runs.

What a difference! I don't feel tired at all, just that post work-out satisfaction.
My legs are a bit flimsy and lanky, but they felt very strong. Which is actually one of the reasons I picked up running in the first place. Can't wait to feel the difference in a month or two.

I injured my ankle a while back doing jump kicks in the gym. I worried that, now that I am getting older, that it might not recover quite as well or as quickly. I did this class this morning and I felt no pain but instead realised how tight my ankle muscles had become. While it might be some time before I run again. This class has given me so much more flexibility and strength in my ankle then before. Thank you for this wonderful class.

I am really grateful for these videos. Right now I can't afford paying for classes. I wanted to do yoga online, but didn't feel that I was doing the poses the right way. You explain everything so good. This site is amazing! Thank you all.

Hi,
I am not a runner, so did not choose this video until I followed a programme of which it was part.
I really love it as a morning class!
Thumbs up!

I have to admit I land on my but quite a lot doing this class especially when I first tried it but I am thankful to Fiji taking the time to share it with us as it has made a massive difference in my ankles and back while I run allowing me to improve in the sport I'm new to and giving me the energy to lose one more pound so thankyou I can't recommend this class enough

I went into this video just wanting to warm up and prepare for a regular run. By the end of the video in Tadasana, I felt rejuvenated, relaxed, and in a much better mood than when I started. Whatever your intentions were for this video, Fiji, this was a beautiful session that I didn't know I was in much need of. It's moments like these that continue my new burning passion of yoga. Thank you.
Namaste,
Emily

Thank you DYWM for all the "Yoga for runners" videos, they are amazing!
I have a question, though : Do you have a video that targets more particularly the tibialis anterior, peroneal and calf muscles? Mine are always awfully hard/tight and can't seem to relax, running only making it worse (even though I try to stretch religiously).
So I thought maybe you guys would have an answer? :-)
(Since David's video fixed my IT band issue, I turn to DYWM for every sport-induced nagging pain... With much success, I must say!)
Thank you for the great website, and all the best from China!

I have had recurring runner's knee issues for the past 3-4 months. I've tried a number of remedies, from different stretches to heat packs to leg strengthening exercises, and this video is the first thing I've tried that has made an immediate, noticeable difference. I did it in the morning and could already feel its effects; when I went for my evening run, the runner's knee was significantly lessened! I will keep doing this video and others in the series religiously. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My favorite pre run stretch! Can feel a big improvement in my muscles while and after the run!

I never realized how tight my hips were. Thank you so much for this video.

I am a beginner. I'm too heavy and too weak to jog right now, but I try to walk 2 miles per day. I tried to do this video before my walk today but I had to stop a few minutes into it. I'm not that limber, I can't touch my toes with straight legs, I can't do low squats, etc, etc. Perhaps this can be reclassified to Intermediate? I can't imagine too many beginners like me can do these poses and there aren't any suggestions for modifications. It seems like a good video, I hope I'll be able to do it eventually.

Another great session with Fiji! Can't wait to run. Giving me a lot to think about up in the hills. Namaste.

Just came back from an one hour run after having done this pre-run video: neither a twinge nor a tweak, neither a hurt nor a pain. Thank you Fiji McAlpine for these concise and finely tuned asanas. They made my run so much more enjoyable.

I'm so curious to see how my run goes after stretching in this way, thank you!
Namaste

I play soccer and to keep my endurance up, I run everyday. Doing this video before I run, just helps so much and I feel great and energized. Also the Post run video help cool down after a run while this one helps you warm up for a run. You guys should make a video for pre-game yoga and post game yoga. I'm sure everyone would love it. Keep making amazing videos!
-Alyssa

I know this class was directed toward runners but also great for anyone who wants a fun challenge to strengthen and stretch.