Hey Campers!

Even though it's winter time, some of us are STILL running 5ks!

As a matter of fact, this Sunday in St. Louis, we are are running the Hot Chocolate 5k. (Try not to be jealous!)

And if you are still running or walking or moving or doing anything which requires for you to be on your feet, then your feet definitely need some lovings.

Check out these 3 poses that I totally stole from yoga that will nourish your feet, strengthen your feet, and make your feet feel oh so good.

1. Walking the Dog
Start from a plank position with your hands planted firmly underneath your shoulders. Then take your hips into the air to make an A with your body. Allow your head and neck to relax, and draw your armpits towards your knees. From here, draw your heels towards the floor, one at a time. Give one knee at a time a slight bend, and shift your weight from side to side. This will begin to release your calves and your feet.



2. Revolved Single-Leg Forward Fold Variation
Start with your feet wide and far outside your shoulders. Lift your right toes up so your heel presses into the floor. Then begin to walk your hands towards your right foot, then past your right foot, and rotate your body so it is now facing the other direction (behind where you were before) and your legs are now crossed. When you feel the mild point of tension in the back of your leg, hold the stretch.



3. Bound Angle Pose with Foot Massage
Start in a seated position. Put the soles of your feet together until they are touching. Allow your knees to draw down towards the floor. Hold on to your ankles. Lift your chest up and sit tall, then slowly tip forwards from the hip. Then allow your shoulders to relax with a slight bend in your back. Breathe deeply stretching your inner thighs, and then use your hands to give your feet a little massage. Woot!



So, those are three stretches and poses you can do to nourish your feet and stretch the muscles around your feet. Take some time to nourish them, because they need your loving, too! Enjoy the workouts and runs you have planned for this week, and remember to invest in yourself in this Christmas season, too!

Hoo-Aah!
-Lors

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Now get out there, and keep going for your goals one step at a time. Invest in yourself!

Hoo-Aah!
The BCC Team