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Jacklyn run jail- BOOHOOHOO

Jacklyn MooreJacklyn Moore
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Well i'm 4 weeks out from my "A" event,

I think i'm in run jail.  My right lateral hip is really sore. Hurts to lay on it. I've had problems with my right leg for years. Especially the hip flexors. It's been a nagging tenderness that comes and goes for awhile. Last week, while on vacation, I only ran once due to a stomach bug. Accidental week off. The time off was fantastic for my attitude but not so good for my leg. It actually seems worse for the rest. Weird huh? This started to crop up when I started focusing on knee drive when I was running. Thought maybe I was over striding so I shortened my stride and increased my cadence. It went away sort of. Then BAM. It's back. Ouch. 

So i'm in week 12 of the Beginner short course. Not sure what to do. I'm taking NSAIDS, stretching,rolling, laying off running. It's better today. Going to continue to swim. Butterfly kick seems to get at the soreness really well. Feels better after. I think I will start DWR next week.  Going to try the trainer today-gently. I'm assuming I have bursitus. 

What core training can I do to repair, strengthen this area? I'm assuming it's a core weakness issue? I already do the pigeon stretch. It's my favorite.  Do I need to totally lay off or is it an active recovery?

In your experience, am I going to be up for parole soon or is this a life sentence? 

Thanks Jacklyn 

Comments

  • cgres123cgres123
    Look at it this way it's a good opportunity to get stronger on your bike. Make your run days bike days in your training plan biking will not hurt you.

    Great core work for your gluts and hip flexors. 1, Google down dog position once in that position bend 1 leg and kick back with your heel 10 X then alternate the other leg. 2, Get down on hands and knees bend/lift your leg to the side perpendicular to your body and control a kick back, return to your starting position, go back to all fours and do the other leg. Do this for reps as you get stronger.

    I Hope this helps.
  • AnthonySAnthonyS
    Jacklyn, I read your post and I noticed something huge you need to sort out. You had pain. Then you focused on form for a while and it went away. Now it's back. To me, it sounds like you really need to check your form. It also seems you may have an imbalance since you are hurting mostly on one side. I'd have a local run coach check to see if they notice anything obvious. You can also check your shoes and see if one has unusual wear or different wear than the other.

  • Jacklyn MooreJacklyn Moore

    @ Anthony- I agree. I am going to a P.T that is a running coach. During functional strength testing, he noticed that my right ankle collapses inward when I stand on it. Old injury. Wear pattern on my shoes is ok. I mid foot strike and pronate slightly. I already wear orthotics due to the old right ankle injury. I'm new to running, only been on the road since January. So slowly discovering weakness that i'm working on. I bricked yesterday and it felt pretty good. My hip started to bark a couple hours after but good this morning. Thank you very much for your thoughts. I really appreciate it. 

  • Jacklyn MooreJacklyn Moore

    @ David- Sage advice. I'm only 3 weeks from my "A" tri. So a little upset but it's all a game. Right? I am doing your exercises. They feel pretty good. Thank you. Have a safe holiday.

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