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Should I run?
amehh91
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Hi all, I have been running for a few months and loving it. Over the last 10 days I have increased from 7.5 miles to 10 miles over a few runs (quick I know but I was feeling great!) But since Monday, my right hip has been...not painful but a bit sore/achey. I was due a short run yesterday (Tuesday) so I did 3 miles but ended up going faster than I intended and actually got a PB. The result is my hip is still not quite right. I'm not running today but I have promised a friend to take her running tomorrow - she is new and runs around 12.20 minute miles with walks each mile so it really will be an easy run but I suppose my question is - should I? I really would like to but I don't want to do damage. While running yesterday, I didn't really have any discomfort, It's all when I get home and go about my day and also at night in certain positions.
Does this sound like normal aches from increasing distance or should I be concerned about bursitis? It isn't AS sore/achey this morning but still noticeable.
Thanks for any advice, I appreciate that some will say go to the GP but that isn't an option before tomorrow so thought I'd ask you lovely people
Does this sound like normal aches from increasing distance or should I be concerned about bursitis? It isn't AS sore/achey this morning but still noticeable.
Thanks for any advice, I appreciate that some will say go to the GP but that isn't an option before tomorrow so thought I'd ask you lovely people
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Sounds like your hip didn't like the increase, I'd rest and see a physio (not a doctor)3
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It could be one of a number of different things, but the correct person to go and see would be a physio.
I wouldn't be specifically concerned about bursitis, but it could suggest a weakness in your core, an instability in your gait, your shoes being worn out of inappropriate etc.3 -
Hi all, I have been running for a few months and loving it. Over the last 10 days I have increased from 7.5 miles to 10 miles over a few runs (quick I know but I was feeling great!) But since Monday, my right hip has been...not painful but a bit sore/achey. I was due a short run yesterday (Tuesday) so I did 3 miles but ended up going faster than I intended and actually got a PB. The result is my hip is still not quite right. I'm not running today but I have promised a friend to take her running tomorrow - she is new and runs around 12.20 minute miles with walks each mile so it really will be an easy run but I suppose my question is - should I? I really would like to but I don't want to do damage. While running yesterday, I didn't really have any discomfort, It's all when I get home and go about my day and also at night in certain positions.
Does this sound like normal aches from increasing distance or should I be concerned about bursitis? It isn't AS sore/achey this morning but still noticeable.
Thanks for any advice, I appreciate that some will say go to the GP but that isn't an option before tomorrow so thought I'd ask you lovely people
This sounds like your body is telling you that you're doing too much, too soon. Ignore what it's saying, and the message will become more intense. Seeing a physio (British term) or physical therapist (American term, same profession) would be a Good Thing to assess any imbalances in your running chain and how to work on correcting them. What hurts might not be where the problem is.
Before you can get in for professional assistance, rest is good. Or at least, not running. Walking should be okay if that doesn't hurt.
The other thing that jumps out at me is your friend's 12:20 pace. For some people, that would be an easy running pace. For others, it would be in no-man's-land, too fast to walk and too slow to run with good form. If it's too slow for you to run naturally at that pace, don't do it. Not now, not ever.0 -
Be very careful upping mileage too quickly. I did the same thing a few years ago and ended up with a left femoral-neck stress fracture. Just because your heart can handle the rapid increase doesn't mean the rest of your body can. I'd ease off until the pain goes away completely.3
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@DevilsFan1 is spot on. Increasing mileage quickly caused me a number of injuries such as IT Band syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis and Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome.
Give each of those a search and decide if it is worthwhile. The recommended increase is 10% whether you're aiming to run faster or further, each increase should be by only 10% at a time.1 -
Runners are frequently the victims of our own enthusiasm. Look after little niggles before they become full blown injuries.
At a minimum I'd take a few days off and when I came back the runs would be short & slow. If you've only been running a few months speed should be the last thing on your mind.
If the pain/discomfort continues see either a PT or sports medicine type (sadly most GPs -unless you're lucky enough to have one who's a runner - are next to useless with sports injuries).
Even if the pain goes away on it's own consider hip / glue strengthening exercises as weakness / imbalances are frequently the culprit.
https://runnersconnect.net/hips-hamstrings-and-glues-are-the-key-to-running-faster/
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Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now0 -
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
This. If you have to push to achieve a 10 minute mile, you shouldn't be running 10 minute miles most days. You might get away with it running 10 to 12 miles a week spread out over 3 days, but it will come back to bite you as you build the distance.
You can't run a mile at as fast a pace as you can run 200 meters. You can't run a 5K at as fast a pace as you can run a mile. You can't run 10 miles at as fast a pace as you can run a 5K. And you can't run a marathon at as fast a pace as you can run 10 miles.
To go longer, you have to go slower. Once in a while (typically on race day) you can run a longer distance faster than normal; but if you prefer running to sitting on the couch, you need to run slow and easy most of the time.
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Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time I usually end up, at the moment, with average 10:20 per mile for the first 5 of a long run and then right down to 11 per mile. The 10 mile run though my average pace was 10:45.
I'm not really in a hurry for time or distance at all, I just got a bit over zealous these past couple of weeks! I think getting to 7.5 miles had me excited because I started thinking "oooh...half marathon?" Haha
Awesome job on your 10k!0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time I usually end up, at the moment, with average 10:20 per mile for the first 5 of a long run and then right down to 11 per mile. The 10 mile run though my average pace was 10:45.
I'm not really in a hurry for time or distance at all, I just got a bit over zealous these past couple of weeks! I think getting to 7.5 miles had me excited because I started thinking "oooh...half marathon?" Haha
Awesome job on your 10k!
As long as sub 10 minute miles show up in races, I'm not fussed what my pace is in training, I just go for distance.
Will add in a bit of speed work after my next half ahead of my next 10k to try and improve my PB again.
The best thing I learnt as a newbie runner (I still class myself as that really) was to run slower, don't race yourself every run.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time
Take your time getting there. For my first 5K race I wanted to finish under 40 min (8 min/km) now that's my recovery pace. Focus on building your aerobic base and increasing your mileage injury free. It's all about having fun & getting fit, I have to admit I enjoy testing my limits.
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BrianSharpe wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time
Take your time getting there. For my first 5K race I wanted to finish under 40 min (8 min/km) now that's my recovery pace. Focus on building your aerobic base and increasing your mileage injury free. It's all about having fun & getting fit, I have to admit I enjoy testing my limits.
Really good advice and I do try and not worry what my run is but when I hear mapmyrun tell me my first/second mile is quite speedy I am guilty of seeing how long I can keep that pace for, rather than think to slow down. I'm going to make more of an effort to do that now I think
I'm not naturally very competitive with other people but apparently I am with myself! But I have found a love for running and don't want to end up on the injury bench if I can avoid it so I'd better ease off a bit!0 -
BrianSharpe wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time
Take your time getting there. For my first 5K race I wanted to finish under 40 min (8 min/km) now that's my recovery pace. Focus on building your aerobic base and increasing your mileage injury free. It's all about having fun & getting fit, I have to admit I enjoy testing my limits.
Really good advice and I do try and not worry what my run is but when I hear mapmyrun tell me my first/second mile is quite speedy I am guilty of seeing how long I can keep that pace for, rather than think to slow down. I'm going to make more of an effort to do that now I think
I'm not naturally very competitive with other people but apparently I am with myself! But I have found a love for running and don't want to end up on the injury bench if I can avoid it so I'd better ease off a bit!
Slowing down is going to be really important if you want to increase your endurance. Most of your runs, including your long run should be at a slow, comfortable pace that you can maintain for the entire duration of your run. One day a week, focus on your speed for a shorter run. If you do this, I guarantee that quite quickly you will see a dramatic improvement in both your endurance AND your speed.0 -
You might want to try a foam roller, to loosen up your tight muscles. If you can afford it, a massage would also help. Alternately, when I'm stiff, a hot Epsom salt bath can ease sore muscles.0
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BrianSharpe wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
I've always lusted for a 10 minute mile as well, eventually I'd like my long run to be around 10 - 10:15 per mile and my short runs to be more like 9:15 - 9:30 but all in good time
Take your time getting there. For my first 5K race I wanted to finish under 40 min (8 min/km) now that's my recovery pace. Focus on building your aerobic base and increasing your mileage injury free. It's all about having fun & getting fit, I have to admit I enjoy testing my limits.
Really good advice and I do try and not worry what my run is but when I hear mapmyrun tell me my first/second mile is quite speedy I am guilty of seeing how long I can keep that pace for, rather than think to slow down. I'm going to make more of an effort to do that now I think
I'm not naturally very competitive with other people but apparently I am with myself! But I have found a love for running and don't want to end up on the injury bench if I can avoid it so I'd better ease off a bit!
Ditch the app. Get a GPS watch. Look at your pace, and think about holding a target pace, not the fastest pace you've run so far on the outing. If the target pace is 11:00 per mile, seeing that you're running 10:30 means you should deliberately slow down. Make it a contest of how well you can hold a desired pace, not a contest of how fast you can run or how long you can hold the fastest pace.
Every running app in the world is programmed to tell you that faster is always better. It isn't, and if you can't ignore the app you need to not use the app. Or at least turn the sound off and look at the results later.1 -
My favorite source for informed running knowledge is runnersconnect.net. Even though they sell training plans, coaching and a variety of other material that have a lot of free information and articles including lots of stuff on running injuries. Check it out.
One other thing that you'll want to do as a preventative measure is to incorporate post-activity stretching, investing in a good foam roller, ball etc. to work out the kinks. This is especially important as you start increasing mileage. Also, make sure your shoes aren't starting to break down; it could be time for a new pair. In the near term, sounds like rest is the best thing you can do to heal up.-1 -
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TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
Whoop indeed! The first 10k I entered back in 2009 I did in 59:59. I think it was totally down to the adrenaline rush, because it has taken me eight years to beat that time. Finally managed it a couple of weeks ago (56:49).
I'm slowing down my running at the moment because I'm training for a half (not run one for six or so years) and to be honest I don't really care about my time; my goal is to have a smile on my face when I cross the finish line.0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Thanks everyone, I'm taking all your messages on board (as well as seeking advice from runner friends) And taking the rest of the week off and assessing how I feel next Monday. Over the day, the discomfort has eased and I'm over 10,000 steps today so walking hasn't irritated it. Hopefully it's just a signal from my body to stop getting so excited about the ability to run longer distances and settle at each increase for a few runs at least before upping again.
Also as an aside, my friends average pace was 12:20 but that included the walks and I found the run really nice to do - it's what I assume is actually meant by an easy/recovery run. I typically push myself quite a bit, particularly in the first 5 miles to hit as close to 10 minute miles as I can, so it helped open my eyes to a slower pace and actually helped, I think, for me to slow down and achieve the 10 miler!
Thanks again everyone, If I don't see any improvement over the next few days I'll seek out a physio and I'll be doing extra stretching over these next days as well
Edit to add: I'm also going on Friday for gait analysis and new trainers as well as mine are quite worn now
My running goal has always been 10 minute miles... I did my last 10k in exactly 60 minutes which is 9:36 minute miles. (Woop!!)
Training runs are usually between 10:20 and 10:40 minute miles depending on the distance.
Whoop indeed! The first 10k I entered back in 2009 I did in 59:59. I think it was totally down to the adrenaline rush, because it has taken me eight years to beat that time. Finally managed it a couple of weeks ago (56:49).
I'm slowing down my running at the moment because I'm training for a half (not run one for six or so years) and to be honest I don't really care about my time; my goal is to have a smile on my face when I cross the finish line.
I'm training for my 3rd half... would quite like a PB, but i PBed my last half earlier this year by 6 minutes so i am not sure i'll get better again at this stage!!0 -
Me again! Just thought I'd update
My hip isn't hurting today although it still niggles if I've been sitting too long but that's fine. Still not running again until Monday now so plenty of time for that to pass and I've been stretching quite a bit every day to help my hip recover.
I've also been for my gait analysis - wowza! It was really fab but good grief, I have some serious over pronation. The lovely gentleman said he was surprised I'd managed to get to the mileage I have without more pain and problems and looking at the video was terrifying, it looked like my ankle was going to snap! Tested a few shoes and came away with a pair of Brooks GTS 17. Fit lovely and not too tight on the foot (Saucony ones made my feet feel claustrophobic!). Can't wait to give them a go on Monday! Slow and steady is the consensus from the shop, as they alter my alignment (for the better) by quite a bit.
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