Using yoga to help with running - Part 1: The warm up

We all had a lot of fun exploring how yoga can help us as runners during our run meet last night.  As you can see from the pictures, our fearless team learned how to warm up muscles and joints using yoga technique. 

Did you know that you can modify downward dog to open the hip joint as well? This is important for those of us with tight hips, as your hip flexor is a key running muscle.  Here we see Coach Kelly demonstrating this move.   

If you're tired of the same old boring pre-run warm-ups join us for our fun fall feature on how yoga can help us become better runners with targeted warm-ups, stability drills, strengthening moves and cool down stretches. 

Our coaches are here to make running fun and accessible to all the women who want to participate.   Come and join us Wednesday evenings, 6pm at Ramsden Park.  

Welcome to our Fearless BlogSpot!

Hello Ladies!

Welcome to our brand new blog for 261 Fearless Club Toronto.  Consider this a fun site to check for regular updates on our club activities, interesting fitness articles and a deeper dive into some of the run topics we may want to discuss.   This is meant to be fun, informal and of course, fearless! 

No running topic is off limits! Remember, we are Fearless and encourage women to discuss the running issues that are important to them.  

Starting this week Coaches Julie & Kelly would like to start sharing their knowledge of how yoga can help prepare the body for running.  Both Kelly & Julie are certified 261 run coaches, as well as fully certified 200Hr Yoga teachers.  Double happiness!!  Before our run this week we will lead you through a run focussed yoga routine that will warm up your major muscle groups and focus your mind.  Mats will be provided. 

Fun fact: guided yoga is a fun and safe way to warm up the body before almost any activity.  Your favourite stretches like pigeon, warrior 1,2,3 and lunges will target the hips and glutes, Cat-cow and child's pose will stretch the back, and downward dog will target the back of the legs.  

We look forward to running with you!

   

As a reminder, our club is open to women 18+, who would like to run with other women in a non-competitive environment.   Our goal is to educate and empower women through running and socialization.  New members are always welcome.  We meet at Ramsden Park (Gibson Ave entrance), Wednesdays 6-7pm.