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Hadn’t run for 12 days thanks to a niggly hip so set off this morning just to see how things went and ended up doing my first 6k!

Had been planning to do it on my next long run, before the hip niggle threw a spanner in the works. Set off thinking if the hip played up I’d just come home n if not I’d just run whatever felt comfortable, never expecting after 12 days off that I’d even do 5k but it just all felt so good I decided to just go for it. It took me 1 hour 14 n a half minutes n I loved every second of it! 😀

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Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate10

Sounds like a fantastic trip. Glad the hip problems have settled down for you.

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thanks, it was great and such a lovely morning too! Been doing some hip strengthening exercises, they’ve really helped 😊

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun

Fantastic keep them up, hips/groin are my weak point but I've been doing exercises for them for years so just run through it you only live once 😉

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

I could run through it but the pain was waking me up so I decided a break was probably best

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun

Very wise, its not worth pushing through pain! 👍🏻

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Absolutely!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Have explained below mine is old and creaky pain, apologies if it sounded like I was advising to run through the pain.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

No, I never thought that, you have the wisdom that comes with years 😉 just commending Jill for not giving in to the impetuosity that comes with youth 👍🏻🤣

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Unfortunately as a teenager skiing in the '70s the closest we got to after exercise care was spray on the deep heat so that nobody could breathe because of the fumes😉

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Surely you sprayed it to inhale the fumes!? 👍🏻🤣🤣🤣

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo

I think we were all to innocent and committed to skiing, missed opportunities ha ha

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Lol! It’s more that I’m choosing to be sensible so it doesn’t stop me running any longer than necessary 😂

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Not at all! I could have run through it, it wasn’t particularly painful when running or walking but when it started waking me up that’s when I knew it needed some tlc

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun

Absolutely, I think mine is old age and overused body, I could turn into a sitting around knitting granny but I'm not ready that fir years and years yet. You did the best thing and hopefully you will stay pain free.

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grumpyoldgirl in reply to SeeJillRun

Jill, what exercises do you do? I've got niggles in my hips too, I'd like some exercises that work!

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

I found this routine for runners on YouTube, it’s really helped. Hope you find it useful 😊

youtu.be/B1x7drqup58

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grumpyoldgirl in reply to SeeJillRun

Thanks my lovely 😊

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

You’re welcome 😊

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Fab work Jill! It just goes to show that once we get into a routine of running that our bodies remember and we don’t lose our fitness that quickly at all.

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Thank you! Yes it certainly does! I wasn’t sure if starting back on a long run was the way to go but I think my body needed the exercise 😂😂

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grumpyoldgirl

That's brilliant Jill, I'm trying to balance runs with niggles as well, it's not easy 😬 but that one was definitely worth the wait! 🙌

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl

Thanks! Yes, it was odd cos it wasn’t really painful while I was running or walking, but when the pain from sleeping on that hip started waking me up I realised I needed to take a break n get it sorted out before it got any worse. It was hard missing my runs but I’ve added the hip exercises into my routine now. Hope your niggles are as easy to sort out 🤞

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Elisabeth3Graduate10

Haha, you wanted to use that new gear of yours you bought the other day. 😉

Well done on your run, and you did well that you were flexible with the distance, given your hip.

Take care!

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Elisabeth3

Lol! Honestly I was a bit warm in my new gear lol. But it’s so lovely n comfy, I love it! 😂

Thanks, I honestly wasn’t sure how it’d go, it’s the longest break I’ve had. But the exercises are obviously paying off, I feel great now! 😄

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Elisabeth3Graduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun

Good you were patient and conscious.

You shine in the new gear!

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

It's amazing the effect a break can have when we actually fear the exact opposite 👍🏻😁 well done!

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

So true, and thank you!

Wow that’s fantastic! Well done 👍🏼 Resting is definitely worth it in the long run and that’s a great mindset to get going again. Brilliant work 💪🏼

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to

Thank you! 😊

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate10

So good that your hip is feeling better and being well rested you ran your first 6k. You should be so pleased. Congratulations 😊😊

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you! I’m really chuffed, I actually ran out of trail n ended up on the road so will need a route rethink now! 😂😂

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RunRunRun13Graduate10

Hello lovely ! Sounds like a great run and well done on completing your furthest distance....

I haven’t been on here for ages, still running but once or twice a week at mo (must get back to 3)

Nice to see your post pop up and your still doing fab ! Xx

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to RunRunRun13

Cheers! I’m not on here as much either these days, I tend to just pop on when something new occurs, hence today’s post

Good to see you’re still getting out there. Two runs a week is still better than none. Keep up the good work! Xx

Deals1 profile image
Deals1Graduate10

Great! And u had fun. Hope the hip OK. 👍👌

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Deals1

Thanks! The hip seems absolutely fine thankfully, rest n strengthening seem to have done the trick 😊

Gwenllian1 profile image
Gwenllian1Graduate10

That's brilliant! Congratulations! I've had some hip pain after running for the last three weeks or so. I've cut down from three runs a week to one but it's still bothering me, not when I run but afterwards. Perhaps I should have a longer break? And do you do all these hip exercises or just some of them? I've been doing an it band stretch and some hamstring stretches but nothing specifically for hips. I appreciate we might have different issues, just curious as to what worked for you!

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Gwenllian1

Mine would come on during a run but wasn’t particularly painful, more uncomfortable really. The pain would come in bed as I sleep on that side. I decided it was better to have a break from running n do some strengthening rather than keep going n risk making it worse n needing a longer break

I did all the exercises in the video I shared above as soon as I found it and discovered that the pain and discomfort was loads better afterwards. I do the exercises maybe 3 times a week, fitting them in with my usual strengthening exercise routine, which I kept up while I wasn’t running, n now I’m pain and discomfort free apart from a slight twinge in bed. I’ve decided I’ll keep doing them as I don’t want a recurrence n they seem to have done the job

Hope you find them helpful n that your pain is soon a thing of the past. I’d definitely recommend having a short break to give your hip time to rest and recover n hopefully with the help of the exercises you’ll be back soon better than ever!

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iain-strachanGraduate10

Commiserations on the niggly hip. It's just what I've got! So frustrating as I'd just done W4 of JuJu's plan with 8 & 4 km runs that went brilliantly. The hip niggles came on and the 5k yesterday was hard work and quite some discomfort after. So I'm going to have to give it a break this week I think unless things dramatically improve. Was so looking forward to doing another 8km on Tuesday but I don't think it'd be wise. Soooo frustrating!

Glad yours got better, albeit taking 12 days.

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Fabulous450Graduate10 in reply to iain-strachan

Ooh you’re not the only one feeling frustrated at the moment Iain. I’m in the same situation and decided (reluctantly) that I need to take a longer break before my next run now. Seeing Jills post has made me feel more certain that it is the right decision. ❤️

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iain-strachanGraduate10 in reply to Fabulous450

Are you like me when prevented from running - that when you see someone out on the streets running you feel jealous and wish it was you?

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10 in reply to iain-strachan

Yes!!!🙌🏽 I guess that means we’re runners!! 🤩🤩🤩!! Hopefully wise ones though. ❤️

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10

Aah SeeJillRun... well done you!! 🤗 That’s exactly what I needed to hear today I think. 😍 I’ve had a niggle with my hamstring and after completing today’s run with the niggles reappearing despite doing some yoga and strengthening, I decided to rest it for longer today. You kind of know when your run isn’t as much fun as it should be. But you’ve cracked it! What a great run! Well done to you!! 😍❤️

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Fabulous450

Happy to have helped in a small way. Sorry to hear about your niggle but I definitely think resting n strengthening is the way to go. Hope it settles soon! ☝️☝️

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate10 in reply to SeeJillRun

It’s helped a lot Jill!! 🤗 Thank you! ❤️

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Brilliant, the rest and exercises obviously did you the world of good 🏃‍♀️👍

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply to Run46

Definitely! 😁

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