Couch to 5K

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On the injury couch 😩

Took part in my second park run yesterday - was going really well but then I started to get a niggly pain in my hip/top of my thigh. I carried on but it got worse so I stopped at 4.5k. Today it’s agony - can hardly put any weight on that side and climbing stairs is a challenge! I think I’ve pulled a muscle or strained it ... any tips on recovery lovely people? I’m signed up for a 5k charity run at the end of October so need to get back to training soon!

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This is your basic guide to injuries nhs.uk/conditions/sports-in...

Rest is the most important and now maybe you will be more cautious about pushing on while in pain...........listen to your body.

Take care.

Thank you - yes, very silly of me .... I’ve learnt my lesson!

Hi. I had what sounds like exactly the same thing. Week 9 and it came out of the blue. After some rest it still wasn't any better and a friend who is a long time runner suggested I might need to see a physio. After a very painful sports to release the fibres at the back of my hip and another week of rest, I'm back to normal. My first run was a slow short one just to test it out but yesterday I did my first 5k. It may be that you need to see a professional to help but it worked for me. That and lots and lots of stretches. Good luck

Thank you. It feels a lot better today but will rest it for a week or so, with just some walking to keep mobile! If it doesn’t improve I will certainly consult a professional.