Pain

Looks like my hip pain isn't just going to go away.  This problem showed up last year and I ended up getting cortisone shots which I don't believe helped.  But some time off and strength training seemed to be the answer.  I had to end my 7 miler last night at 6.25 simply because I couldn't stand the pain any longer.

The pain is in my right hip on the back side of the leg at the top rear side of the bone.  It really only hurts when I run and the day or so after.  I have really tight hamstrings and I'm trying very hard to focus on stretching more.  Part of me believes it a form issue, but I'm not convinced that's what it is.  It could also me from mild probation, tight muscles, an injury, back issues or hip rotation issues.  Either way it's painful and I need to get it fixed.

My plan of attack is time off from running with a focus on the bike, stretching and strength/PT type work.  I'm going to give it 2 weeks and then start some easy runs and see how it feels.  Luckily I'm still a ways off from any primary races but this could impact some trail races I had planned.

I've neglected my bike really since a month after Ironman Louisville so the extra bike work is welcomed, but I don't want to lose any running fitness but a couple weeks won't hurt.

Enough complaining for today since my lunch is about finished.  Looking forward to the weekend and I hope you all have a great one!

If anyone has any tips or ideas about the hip thing please comment or email me!

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