Not sure I’m doing this right?!

[Sewnotfit]

Yesterday I did run 2 of Week 8. I’ve kept consistent progress since the start, a couple of times I’ve had more than a day’s break between runs due to poor weather, working long days and feeling achey. I seem to be able to mange the runs ok, it takes a bit of determination (ie sheer bloody mindedness) at times but I’ve done it every time. The problem I’ve got is that with the longer runs I’m finding I’m getting a sore right hip (it’s more at the base of my back but on the right) and a bit of a niggly left knee. When I’m actually running they are not too bad, I do stretches when I finish and feel ok, but as time goes on my hip gets more and more painful. If I sit down for any length of time I can hardly walk when I get up and it’s really painful. Once I get going it’s better but I’m beginning to feel like an old woman. My 90 year old dad seems to be able to move more freely than I do at times!!

Is this normal or should I be resting more - perhaps taking 2 days off between runs instead of 1? At the moment I can’t see me being able to move in a couple of weeks!!

[Mrae]

Hi Sewnotfit, I am not a medical person, so this is not professional advice - I would advise you listen to your body and if it's really hurting then take a few extra days rest. I also get a sore knee that can get quite painful if I dont give myself a bit of a break, you can happily take extra days and not affect your progress- I have just completed w9r3 and took extra days when I needed them. My knee is starting to improve as the muscles build up, so it's not for forever! Better to allow your body a chance to rest and repair than to force it and cause an injury that might stop you running completely! Good luck, with your running!

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I'm with Mrae get that niggle checked out and listen to your body, we all know ourselves best 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Following the advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact will help.

Are you wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop?

Good shoes reduce impact significantly.

If the issue persists I would recommend seeing your GP or a physio.

You may have some underlying issue that running is highlighting.

Take care.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

All of the above, plus some core body exercises and/yoga might help 👍