Post graduate; aching hip.

[60Mouse]

Just completed first interval run with Laura. Really pleased but I have noticed that 3 runs a week is triggering a deep ache in my left hip. Should I reduce to two runs a week and see how it goes? Or is it gait related? Advice please.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Are you stretching and maybe you should invest in a foam roller. It could be any number of things, so try elimination first. Shoes? Tight muscles?

Try sitting on a tennis ball. If you have tight glutes then you'll soon know and, more to the point, be able to loosen them with the ball. If all else fails then see a sports physio as you might have an imbalance with your pelvis.

Good luck and I hope you get it sorted.

[60Mouse Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thank you for taking the time to reply, Irishprincess. I will try stretching; we did a lunge stretch in Pilates this week which is recommended.