Runners – do you just focus your time on getting through the miles? Or have you thought about the effectiveness of cross-training? But how, when and what stops you? I get it, finding the time to fit in runs and cover the distance is hard enough without having to find the time for something else altogether. The answer is . . . add a little yoga to your current running schedule with yoga cross training for runners.
Why Cross Train?
As a Yoga Teacher, I work with many runners at class, in specialised Yoga for Runners Workshops and through my Online Yoga for Runners Course, as a result, I have seen the effectiveness of yoga. One thing stands out . . . yoga is the perfect form of cross training for runners. You ask yourself, why do I need cross training, running gives me everything I need? It’s true, running has many awesome benefits for both the body and the mind. However, running exacts a notable toll on the body.
During an average one mile of running your foot will strike the ground one thousand times. The force of each strike is about 3-4 times your body weight? 65% of runners get injured every year and every runner will on average get 1 injury per 100 hours of running, according to studies by the American Journal of Sports Medicine. And as we all know getting injured and being in pain whilst running sucks. Running is addictive, running is amazing so give yoga a try and learn how to prevent injuries and improve your running through yoga.
Benefits of Yoga Cross Training for Runners:
All areas of running performance are improved with yoga cross training for runners, but to cover just a few:
- Running Form and Posture
- Flexibility for Injury Prevention
- Quicker recovery from races and challenging runs
- Upper Body and Core Strength for Improved Speed
- Enhanced Lung Capacity and Breathing Techniques for Endurance and Stamina
- Mindfulness and Mental Resolve for those challenging race
Why not try our Monthly Yoga for Runners Workshop? Next workshop Sunday 26th February 14:00 – 15:30 Chilworth, Southampton.
