Comments on: Getting Started Tips: Yoga for Runners

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:29:48 +0000

Hilary – so true – no matter your sport, stretching is a great compliment and can help tremendously!

Evita – thank you. It surprised me at first the positive changes I realized in my running when I started practicing yoga.

Karl – Old man, nothing! Running isn’t for everyone…and walking is a perfect activity, with yoga to balance it out.

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:03:00 +0000

I’m a fast paced walker. I know. I know. I’m an old man. I’m trying to preserve my knees.

I also practice yoga and find that using both in combo help keep me fit and relaxed. If I don’t stretch (Yoga) after a fast walk my hamstrings get tight. This allows me to do what I love and stay healthy.

By: Evita

Evita — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:49:12 +0000

Hi Stacey

I don’t run either, but I have heard of many runners healing greatly thanks to yoga, as well as being better prepared for the activity itself.

And congrats on being quoted in the article. It is always great to contribute to other outlets our expertise.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:19:53 +0000

Hi Stacey .. I don’t run .. but I always used to stretch before and after my squash games .. and they were essential. I am going to get some yoga teaching sometime soon – as I need to get my body back into a healthy position .. it’s not awful .. but it’s not brilliant. & I’ll do some walking & again a few minutes stretching before I set out will help a lot ..

Thanks for these thoughts – Hilary