I seem to have done something to my hip. I have rested a day longer each run and missed one run. Hey ho I'll just take a bit steady. I was impressed with my time even with a limp 39 minutes.
Ran / limped a 5k: I seem to have done something... - Couch to 5K
Ran / limped a 5k
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Oh Ania, hope everything is okay but you have to listen to your body, far rather take a few days out and try again. I have been doing so well as I took my runs outside and started to get my breathing right. I am up to 5.5 k outside, 7 k on t/mill but last night only managed 12 mins as my legs just wouldn't carry me anymore. Rest for me until tomorrow. They may have to make room for the two of us on the IC. Let me know how you get on.
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Are you stretching? Try icing it and take a few days' rest to see if it improves. A tight hip could be coming from your lower back or hamstrings so make sure you stretch every day and not just after your runs.
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Watch out with static stretching before the run, lots of people advise against it! Dynamic stretching (bum kicking, gentle jog, 'Silly walks' is OK.
Save the static stretches for afterwards.
Think you are right taking an extra rest day, but get it checked if it continues to give problems.