A stack of a few blankets a roll of towels or a yoga bolster can enhance the pose though they are not necessary. Heres how to do the move. Five Post Run Poses For Better Recovery Yoga For Runners Poses Yoga Tips If youre a novice runner sore legs after running is a sign that your body is getting used to a different type of physical stress. Legs Up On Wall After Run . Keeping your right leg straight and toes pointing up bend your left leg. To move into legs up the wall bring your hips against the wall and bring your feet skyward. Repeat with the other leg. This is caused by the pooling of blood in the lower extremities as the leg muscle. You can do leg drains either immediately after stretching or after your bath. Goodness knows how many hours I spent lying on my back with my feet up on a wall in pursuit of post-workout recovery. This pose is an excerpt from The Athletes Guide to Recovery by certified triathlon and running coach and yoga instructor Sage Rountree. P...