Thigh twinge

[Woollyweaver]

I'm moping around the house today feeling utterly cheesed off. I should have been starting W3 of the 60 minute challenge, but for the last few runs I have been feeling a twinge in the mid-back of my thigh, which doesn't ease between runs, so I have persuaded myself to be sensible and rest a while rather than make things worse. This is so tough for me, I am neither sensible nor patient 😬. I am not in pain, but have a dull ache, and a tight twinge if I extend my leg much. I have no choice but to run on hills, and this action definitely doesn't help. Any tips for a rookie runner? Should I rest until my leg feels completely normal? What about strengthening exercises? Why is it so hard to be sensible?!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Hi Woollyweaver ...Oh that is bad news..but, patience is a virtue and unfortunately as a runner is something you have to learn to have!! I know how difficult that will be because I would be exactly the same, patience is not my forte either! If I were you, I would be doing some lovely long, gentle stretches, if you have a foam roller, I would be using this...I wouldn't run on it just yet, maybe have a couple more days off and see how it feels and then, only then, I would try some short, slow run/walks...you don't want to end up doing a long stint on the IC ...let us know how you get on

[Woollyweaver Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you Mummycav - sensible advice. I shall have a look at foam rollers, something proactive to keep me motivated whilst I hone my patience skills.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Poor you, sensible and patience are two things runners unfortunately have to learn - maybe we need a new app for this. I hope the discomfort eases with rest. Take care 🤗

[Woollyweaver Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you Grannyhugs . The support of this community really helps 🤗

[trpp]

From the location it's possible that this is a hamstring muscle problem. Careful exercising might help. James Dunne has an excellent collection of exercises on Youtube. If you run you should be doing regular stretching/strengthening exercises. Not only will this improve your running but also will help to avoid injury.

[Woollyweaver Graduate10 in reply to trpp]

Thank you trpp . I shall look at those exercises. I'm still new to this, so even though I have been stretching/exercising, it is very early days so I guess I'm discovering my weak points 😕

[Saxart Graduate10]

Hi Woollyweaver I have that and find yoga helps. Also, if you have a tennis ball stand next to a wall and place the tennis ball against the wall to massage the area from glutes down the leg.