Warming down

Gazwebb · #1 7th Jun 07, 08:20 PM

When i warm down after running i tend to go on a 3-4 mile easy bike ride is this ok or not enough? I tend to get most of my aches post jog on the back of my legs/calfs

Cheers Gaz

Steve · #2 8th Jun 07, 09:32 AM

Stretching is good after running.....if you've done a hard race then a slow cool down run is a good idea too.

Fulmar · #3 8th Jun 07, 10:01 AM

Stretching and 2 - 10 minutes slow run work for me.

Gazwebb · #4 10th Jun 07, 08:09 PM

Is it just stretching all your leg muscles?What sort of stretching should i do?

Cheers Gaz

calton1954 · #5 10th Jun 07, 09:22 PM

Legs are of most importance, but since getting some back pain when I first started running, I've always included back stretches before and after running, never had a problem since, touch wood.

Steady Edwina · #6 11th Jun 07, 01:17 PM

Gaz,
You should be looking to stetch the follwong muscle stretches:
Quads, calves, hamstrings, hips, glutes and possibly your lower back. Some people tense up around the kneck and shoulders when they run and if that applies to you you may need to stretch out these areas as well. Try and hold your stretches for between 15-30 seconds and don't bounce.

Having a bath after a hard session can also help ease out those sore muscles. Some peeps reckon a cold bath is best but I've never been brave enough to try it myself. I also treat my self to a sports massage once a month.

Steady Edwina · #7 11th Jun 07, 02:00 PM

Gaz,
You should be looking to stetch the follwong muscle stretches:
Quads, calves, hamstrings, hips, glutes and possibly your lower back. Some people tense up around the kneck and shoulders when they run and if that applies to you you may need to stretch out these areas as well. Try and hold your stretches for between 15-30 seconds and don't bounce.

Having a bath after a hard session can also help ease out those sore muscles. Some peeps reckon a cold bath is best but I've never been brave enough to try it myself. I also treat my self to a sports massage once a month.

Granty · #8 12th Jun 07, 10:45 AM

Stretching the calves out generally works for me (if I forget to do it I really suffer the next day) and then a nice hot shower.

Steady Edwina · #9 12th Jun 07, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Granty

Stretching the calves out generally works for me (if I forget to do it I really suffer the next day) and then a nice hot shower.

Only your calves you must be a masss of knotty muscles - never heard of the kinetic train???

Dave · #10 12th Jun 07, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steady Edwina

Only your calves you must be a masss of knotty muscles - never heard of the kinetic train???

No. Tell me more SE........