July Running

[emily_in_nc]

I had not run since June 18 and I went out yesterday for 5.9 miles (which is longer than I usually run; I usually do 3-4) and my hips are sore! I need to get back into running 2-3x/week.

I also noticed my hips were really sore on my beach run this week after about the same length layoff. Seemed to get better as the run went on, though. I would love to get back to more regular running, but until the weather cools down a smidge, or unless we get an occasional cooler/rainy day, that isn't going to happen for awhile.

[Tri Girl]

my hips do that too, even when I haven't taken any time off running. Also, on every long run I do- my abs are sore afterward. I guess that's OK that running also gives me an ab workout, but it's just weird (makes me wonder what kind of crazy running form I have that I'm getting an ab workout).

[jessmarimba]

My hips don't get as sore as they used to get, but I've done a LOT of core work to try and correct running pains.

But I get a weid little sore spot on my lower abs - I finally traced it to the pressure of the tied drawstring in my shorts. It's the craziest thing. They're compression shorts anyway so I'm just going to take the string out.

[skhill]

Our heat wave is over! Running is so much more pleasant-- I'm not sweat-soaked withing .5 mile. Did a 5 mile tempo run around the neighborhood park, and I wasn't the only one out there. There was a family (mom, dad, teenage son and daughter) going the opposite direction. First time we met, they were all running together. 2nd time, dad was out front, then kids a bit back, and mom bringing up the rear. 3rd time, dad still out front, then kids walking, and mom gaining on them. Last time I saw them, dad and kids were all walking, and mom was still running... Great fun to watch.

[Crankin]

I ran 2.2 miles today, for the first time in almost 2 months. It's so nice out that this morning I went for a "walk" before breakfast, on what is supposed to be my rest day. I felt good, didn't take the Garmin.
Hip is achy on right side, but it's been achy since the cycling season started. I've been making myself start doing the up dogs again, but I barely remember.
Glad I ran, but I should have rested.

[MojoGrrl]

Yoga. I need to get back into yoga and strengthen those hip flexors...

[surgtech1956]

Just finished W3D1 of C25K. It was warm, 85 degrees.