Don’t Skip The Stretch - Day 1 - Stretching for Runners

This challenge is all about prioritising your flexibility and mobility by committing to stretching for 7 consecutive days. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking to enhance your recovery routine or a beginner eager to improve your flexibility, this challenge is for you.
Here's how it works: Each day, set aside just a few minutes to focus on stretching. Whether it's after your daily run, first thing in the morning, or whenever works best for you, the important thing is to make it a consistent part of your routine.
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[@letecimajkl322]

Thanks! I am 26 yo, 11 years calisthenics athlete and 2 years into running. I never used to strech, only short warm up and 2 months ago I stared to feel pain in all my joints. Started to do your streches 1st thing in the Morning, before and after runs and before bed and I am feeling 10 years younger😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that 🙏 well done for creating a stretching routine. I’m very humbled I’m able to help you with that 😊 I love calisthenics by the way, that’s pretty much how I train with rings and bar and pistol squats etc 👍🏻

[@okbrume]

I feel calmer. Both because of the stretch and because you are so calm.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for that 🙏😊

[@sallyjanedixon1227]

Lovely stretch after run. SMILE!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Sally 🙏 smiling back at you 😊

[@EmilyDaughertyYoga]

Thanks Ash! See you tomorrow!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Emily, see you for day 2 tomorrow 😊

[@federicatolomeo5598]

I love how gentle you are to your body and to all of us. Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks so much for that Federica. It comes from a place of not being kind to my body for many years. I’ve learned to love and embrace my body as the beautiful thing it is. We are all amazing in our own right 😊

[@Lollydog100]

Yes Yes Yes! Looking forward to it!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you 🙏 see you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@coreynweiss]

Yup! See you tomorrow 👊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Yay! Well done Corey, see you tomorrow for day two 🙌🏻😊

[@kristinakarascakova553]

Feels good! Thank you Ash! 🫶🏼

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Kristina 😊

[@virginiabowen8379]

Thanks Ash. Day 1 completed.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for day one Virginia 🙌🏻 hope to see you tomorrow for day two 👍🏻

[@anthonyderrico1906]

Looking forward to the challenge!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Anthony. Good luck with it 👍🏻😊

[@rachelleo8881]

Thanks Ash as always. 👍🏼🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time Rachelle, thank you too 😊❤️

[@apocalixmeow]

Thanks, Ash! I have my first half marathon on 20th Oktober 😱 love that I keep finding videos I haven't watched yet and will commit to this challenge 😊

[@VanessaSellers40]

Thanks for this great stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch with me Vanessa, so happy to help you stretch and care for your body 😀thanks for commenting as always 🙏

[@kristinkilgour1680]

Thank you Ash and good morning! See you on Day 2 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Good morning Kristin 👋 well done for day one, see you tomorrow for day two 😊

[@rosalieworld8386]

Thank you, Ash. Good little morning stretch! Shared with my son.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome! Thank you Rosalie 😊

[@Bunny422MM]

Felt great, thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch with me! I appreciate your comment, thank you 🙏😊

[@colinandrewwallace1193]

Great stretch session , liking the DSTS sessions already , thanks Ash 👍🏼

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Colin 👍🏻 hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 mate 🙌🏻😊

[@idelkysq]

Thank you Ash! I'm committed with your 7 days challenge. Thank you for putting all of these available to us.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! It’s so great to see you take on the challenge Idelkys 🙌🏻 great start to the week, well done 😊

[@genevieveduplaincyr657]

Yay ! I love series !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Genevieve. Well done for completing day 1 👍🏻✅

[@gloriaenglish3842]

Looking forward to the
challange!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great work Gloria, well done on day 1 🙌🏻✅

[@lectorobara3004]

I love the 7 days challenge!!! Thank you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you, so glad you love the challenge. Well done for taking it on, see you for day 2 tomorrow 🙌🏻😊

[@lucyatkinson1950]

Nice! Looking forward to all 7! Hot midday run today

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Lucy, hope the hot run was fun ☀️ well done for completing day 1 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@Goosemooose]

Thanks for helping me form healthy stretching habits Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad I could help you kickstart a daily stretching habit 👍🏻😊

[@HeartPathStoryCoaching]

Perfect timing! On vacation this week and running a 5K on Thursday. My first! 🏃🏻‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! Have a great vacation and 5k on Thursday 🙌🏻😊

[@c.martin6326]

oh man, as soon as you said bring that left foot outside of the left hand I knew this was going to be good! looking forward to the rest, thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic, glad you enjoyed this! Well done for completing day 1 🙌😀

[@1lazyvegetarian]

Thanks Ash! Excited for this challenge! 😀

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always! It’s so great to see you stretching with me as always and well done for taking on this challenge 👍🏻😊

[@TimLines]

7 days let’s go!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Let’s do this Tim 🙌🏻😊

[@zombiesun44]

You got me warming up after every run and your 7 day challenge now has me cooling down. You’re really improving my habits one accessible stretching video at a time!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Love to hear that, thank you so much for commenting to let me know that. I’m so humbled my videos have helped you create a habit of warming up and cooling down with every run 🙌🏻😊

[@paulan7874]

Thanks! Did this after my 5K Canada Day race this morning. Felt great.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done on the 5k Canada Day race, hope that went well. Hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@jake13curtis]

Thanks Ash!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Jake, I appreciate your comments 👍🏻😊

[@lyndseyemartin]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for completing day 1 Lyndsey 😀

[@KatieSmith-c9q]

Oops forgot to comment yesterday. Nice stretch after a muddy trail run 👌

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work Katie, well done for taking on this challenge ✅🙌🏻😊

[@naomihiggins2105]

Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks too Naomi! Glad I could help you 😊

[@923rk]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@lukhanyoziphethe7282]

Thanks Ash 🙏🏾

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@alienwinters8473]

Starting today!
I didn't even notice how those 10 mins passed by :D Another reminder that thinking about an activity usually takes much more time than actually performing it.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done for completing day 1 🙌😀

[@alapaglia]

👊❤️👊 Thanks Ash!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Alexandra, great to see you still stretching with me after so long 🙏😀

[@carenwatson5475]

Thank you Ash. Did his first thing this morning and felt great.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Caren. I appreciate you doing this and commenting as ever 🙏😊

[@joshtrail]

Thanks Ash day one felt great!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic! Well done Josh. Thanks as always for your comments. See you tomorrow for day 2 👍🏻

[@DawnBradshaw-sg4yk]

Slowly and gently woke my body up with that, heading out for a coastal run now 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Ooh a coastal run sounds lovely Dawn. Fantastic start to your Monday 🙌🏻😊

[@vividbreeze]

This one has a wonderful flow. Thanks a lot, Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, well done for completing day 1 ✅😊

[@janinepeters834]

Thank you for this video series! Just the encouragement I needed!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are so welcome Janine 😊🙌🏻

[@SanchitC]

Thanks Ash, looking forward to the rest of the videos!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you as always. Glad to see you’ve taken on this 7 day challenge 😊👍🏻

[@LadyOfStavoren]

This is great! Can’t wait for the rest of the series 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Yay! Thank you! Well done for taking on the challenge 🙌🏻😊

[@tiffanyfann9057]

Thank you for the video! This is the perfect cool down after running under the sun 🥵

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch after your sunny run Tiffany! I appreciate your comments as always, thank you 🙏😊

[@daysgomarchingby]

Thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time 😊 so glad to help you stretch 🙌🏻

[@sleepdestroyer27]

I feel like I simultaneously left my body to observe and feel it while also being totally absorbed in it so much that I didn't even notice my surroundings. So good after today's fast 5k. Can't wait for tomorrow 🏃‍♀️☀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow, that sounds like a lovely experience. I appreciate hearing about your experience as always. Thank you. Well done for completing day 1 ✅😊

[@KellyV1234]

Great video Ash! Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Kelly. Thank you so much as always. 😊

[@saskiascott8181]

Thanks Ash! Love your vids always ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you love them Saskia. Thanks 🙏😊❤️

[@gwiazdeczka2003]

I am in ! Thank you for day one ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Well done for completing day one, see you tomorrow for day two 😀❤

[@tricia_runs]

Thank you Ash 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help you have a good stretch as always Tricia 😊

[@eljouzek]

Banger video🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@geraldhotelling316]

Great start to a great habit! And I really appreciate the 7/10 intensity comments, it always puts my mind back into the recovery mindset. Thanks again for all your hard work and wisdom! Another great video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing! Glad it helped Gerald. We do tend to go a bit hard on the body, glad you relate to that comment. Thank you for commenting 😊

[@wthomas4113]

Thank you Ash. 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as always 😊 great to see you’re still stretching with me 👍🏻

[@alexgilroy5440]

Thanks Ash great little routine, looking forward to the next week

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Alex. I look forward to seeing you for day 2 👍🏻😊

[@chandlergorhamm]

Did this one before work! Great start to the day! Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Chandler, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@NellyMin-e6d]

Thanks Ash 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Nelly 😊

[@HeatherSposato-v6d]

Another great video!! Thank you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it Heather 👍 thank you too for commenting as you always do 😊 hope to see you tomorrow for day two!

[@lololololzers]

I’ve been slacking on my stretching recently so taking this week long challenge as a sign! Thanks Ash, really enjoyed this as always ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! So glad I could help you kickstart your stretching habit again 😊❤️

[@trishturkoglu6922]

I'm starting a day late but as usual loved this routine ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries Trish you can still do the whole 7 day challenge anytime. Great to see you taking it on. See you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@marianasantosish]

Thank you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Mariana for stretching with me and commenting 🙏😊

[@jildou97]

Just did a run in a different city, wow that was refreshing! Looking forward to this stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hope it was a fun run and you enjoyed this stretch Jildou 😊

[@nicolestafford5598]

Awesome thanks ash I am in!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done Nicole 🙌🏻😊

[@ourwilliam2405]

Tremendous video
Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment 🙏😊

[@psaenthusiast]

I freaking love this channel. I have never liked or subscribed to anything on RUclips because I've feared annoying notifications. But these videos are so soothing, calming, healing, effective, and make me smile, so i wanted to support! And i want easy access to these. Thank you so much for your efforts and care! I'm training for my first race, and i consider these videos a major part of this effort and fun challenge I've taken on. I feel supported and less alone! Thank you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing!! That’s so great to hear my videos have helped you and you feel more supported with them. Thanks so much for commenting to let me know 🙏😊

[@corinnanather456]

Thanks a lot for this nice idea - daily stretching will be very useful for my while starting my holiday-running-streak!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! Glad I could help you with a daily stretch Corinna. Have a great holiday 😊

[@lesleypratap8958]

Thanks Ash, great to fit in a short session each day 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Lesley 😊 see you tomorrow for day two 👍🏻

[@HeYLaLa7]

Thank you Ash! 🙂excited for this series.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for taking on the challenge 👍🏻😊

[@annae2375]

Been a hectic week so starting this today! Felt really good after my boxing class this morning (especially the lizard lunge)

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Nice work Anna. Thank you and well done for completing day 1 🙌🏻😊

[@DeliaOConnor-qu9fl]

Thanks Ash. I will definitely be following the 7 day challenge. Now on to your shoulder and neck session!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! Thanks for taking on the 7 day challenge Delia 🙏😊

[@marisapugh4031]

Thanks ash!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hey Marisa 👋 well done for day one, hope to see you tomorrow for day two 😊

[@merix6_6]

This felt great after a run this morning. Thank you for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! 😊 it’s great to see you stretching with me again 👍🏻

[@harshbhoklay]

Thanks for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate your comment, thank you too 🙏😊

[@michellesleaford4748]

Day 1 for me, thankyou Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done Michelle 🙌🏻😊

[@pettingen]

Great video, thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it! Thank you too, well done for completing day 1 🙌🏻😊

[@amyvolpatti7862]

Thank you! Day 1 done

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done Amy. Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment 🙏 see you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@sharomachie4501]

Thanks for the video Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting as you always do 😊

[@alvedonalvedon]

Another great video. Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking time to comment 🙏 hopefully see you tomorrow for day 2😊

[@karengodley2404]

Great video thanks Ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Karen. Hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@kennysapper9185]

✅ day 1
Thanks for this series Ash. After a long day and a run at lunch this was very relaxing.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hey Kenny! Great to see you as always in the comments 👍🏻 well done for completing day 1 😊

[@robbenharrismusic]

Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Very welcome as always Robben 🙌🏻

[@AliciaLatzer023]

A little late but…I’m ready to kickstart with you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing Alicia, you can do this anytime 🙌🏻😊

[@zachiiins]

Thanks Ash. Like the format, be good for going back to old favourites

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like the format Garry, hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 👍

[@elainahancock5213]

Feeling relaxed after a good squish! Looking forward to day 2. Thanks Ash! 🙌

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome Elaina 😊 glad you enjoys day one, see you tomorrow for day two 🙌🏻

[@carlchristofferrindstal9209]

Thanks for the video

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Carl, I appreciate all your comment 🙏 welcome to my RUclips community 😀

[@tarahardstaff1284]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome Tara. Thanks for commenting on day one 🙏😊

[@lauriesexton5301]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Laurie, thank you too for commenting 🙏😊

[@sharlottewilliams772]

Thanks for the video, started slipping with my stretches so this challenge is perfect for getting back into the habit

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome as always Sharlotte. Well done for taking on this challenge to kickstart your stretching habit again. Hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 👍🏻😊

[@JulieCunnane]

Thanks Ash. Going to do the 7 days, love the idea and need the stretch motivation

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome! So glad you love the idea 😊 thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@jessicagaffney6800]

Thank you - day 1 done🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Well done for taking on this challenge Jessica, thanks for commenting to let me know. See you for day 2 tomorrow 😊

[@Kat-ly2tt]

Hi Ash, totally late to this as I’ve been ill for the past week! Really loved the flow in this one, thanks so much 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You can do this challenge anytime don’t worry. Hope you’re feeling better 🙌🏻😊

[@sally-annrayment6836]

Thanks Ash! Just back from a quick run and did this as a cool down 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome Sally-Ann 😊 thank you to for doing this stretch and then commenting to let me know. 🙏

[@ChowMeinWarrior]

Thank you, Ash! See you tomorrow!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're very welcome! 😊 thank you for commenting 🙏 see you tomorrow 👋

[@nanir8307]

Good times

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment 🙏😊

[@GabrielIwaSYLIWA]

Awesome thank

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Gabriele 🙏😊

[@lk9371]

Thank you Ash! I only recently got back into running, and I am so so happy to have found your channel. I love how you remind us to treat our bodies kindly, i atleast still benfit from hearing that. I always look forward to getting to follow along to your stretching and I am looking forward to the next video 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow, thank you so much for your comment. It’s so great to read that my videos help remind you to be kind to your body. We do forget how much our body does don’t we?! See you tomorrow for day 2 of this challenge 🙌🏻😊

[@emilygoestochina]

Hey Ash, I think I started a day late but I'm right behind everyone else. 7 days, let's go!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Emily, you can do this challenge anytime. Hope to see you tomorrow for day 2 😊

[@orlandozancaner1]

Tks man!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Orlando 🙌🏻😊

[@randymoore9388]

Ash has already gotten me to stretch after all of my runs for a few weeks now, but I'll be following along (late) to this series as well. Day 1, ✅

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic. Thanks for that Randy 🙏 good luck with this 7 day series 🙌🏻😊

[@danielzimba1054]

Awesome

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks Daniel 🙏😊