Are you training for the Chew Valley 10K on June 1st? Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or want to enjoy the experience, incorporating yoga and BODYBALANCE® into your routine could be the missing piece to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and better recovered on race day.
Why Runners Need More Than Just Miles
Most runners love the thrill of hitting the road, especially around our stunning Chew Valley scenery. But if your training consists only of running and no recovery, you might be setting yourself up for tight hips, aching hamstrings, or even an injury.
That’s where yoga and BODYBALANCE® come in.
These practices support your running by:
- Improving flexibility in hamstrings, calves, hips, and quads
- Building core strength and better posture
- Enhancing balance and joint stability
- Supporting breath control and endurance
- Speeding up recovery between runs
What Is BODYBALANCE®?
If you haven’t come across BODYBALANCE® before, it’s a low-impact class that blends yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates into a flow-style workout, set to music. It’s designed to increase mobility, flexibility, strength and calm.
It’s perfect cross-training for runners. Expect plenty of stretching, core engagement, and mindful movement—just what your body needs between training runs.
How Yoga Helps Runners Perform and Recover
Here’s how yoga for runners can specifically support your Chew Valley 10K prep:
1. Looser Legs = Smoother Stride
Tight hip flexors and hamstrings are a runner’s kryptonite. Yoga lengthens and strengthens these key muscle groups, helping you move with more ease and reduce strain on your knees and lower back.
2. Strong Core = More Stability
Both yoga and BODYBALANCE® build your deep core muscles—essential for holding good form, especially in the last few kilometres when fatigue sets in.
3. Better Breathing = Better Endurance
Yoga emphasises breath awareness, which translates directly to more efficient breathing while running. This helps you stay relaxed, focused, and energised on race day.
4. Faster Recovery = Better Training
Yoga classes and BODYBALANCE® can help reduce post-run soreness, flush out lactic acid, and calm your nervous system so you’re ready for your next training run.
Ready to Feel Better On and Off the Road?
As you count down to the Chew Valley 10K, make space in your training plan for recovery, mobility and breath. We’re not too far from the Chew Valley 10K route! You can find us in Stanton Drew by the stone circles, and we love supporting local runners!
We offer two complimentary classes, so drop us a message with your email address and we’ll get you set up. We’re here to help you run your best race, without the burnout.