Pre-Run Yoga Warm Up

The weather is doing crazy things right now.  Last week felt like fall, and today feels like high summer without the humidity.  It seems like summer overstays its welcome more and more each year.  Regardless, this is the perfect time of year to go for a run.  It's not too hot, and it's too early to worry about slipping on an icy patch.  Running is the perfect cardio too because the only equipment you really need is a pair of shoes.

This yoga sequence was inspired by all the runners in my life.  Running (I am including sprinting and jogging here too!) can take a toll on your joints, and can cause imbalances and injuries in the body when done improperly.  A good warmup can make all the difference in your run and can prevent common injuries.  Yoga is the perfect way to cross train and complements running perfectly.

Consider this "Part 1."  Part 2 will be a runner's cool down for after your run.  In this workout, we loosen up the body from top to bottom, strengthen the core, and stretch out the hips.  It is appropriate for all levels but feel free free to modify as necessary.  Do this before your run, go run, then do a brief cool down, and you'll have a full and complete workout.

HERE is the workout