Allowing your body to wind down methodically after a run isn’t a mere formality; it’s a strategic move to elevate your running game. A cooldown after running is designed to be a gradual tapering off prevents the unpleasant jolt of blood pooling in the legs and wards off potential dizziness, to name a few benefits! Let’s talk more about the why and how of what to do.
And for the grammar police you could say cool down, but cooldown is indeed in the dictionary and how it’s often written in training plans!
What often gets overlooked after the sweat and exhilaration of our run – the cooldown. Yep, that post-run phase that many of us tend to skip. No shade here, I’m guilty of needing to run to the shower, breakfast and work too!
Turns out, it can be pretty darn important depending on the type of run you’ve done.
While studies do NOT show a reduction in DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) or even increased muscle strength from stretching, after a run that doesn’t mean there aren’t other benefits we need to consider.
Though if you tell me you only have time for one, I’m going to say focus on the warmup before your training session!
In this guide, we’re digging into the nitty-gritty of cooling down after a run – why it matters, what makes a…
