Runners - why do I keep have

[PinkCloudDweller]

I really, really want to get for. Actually, I'm reasonably fit already thanks to my cycling commute. But I want to run a few times a week. I've been trying for perhaps a couple of years now, aiming at 5k every run. Things might go well for a few months, and then I get a sore hamstring, for example, that grounds me for a few weeks. Lately I've had this odd pain on the outside of my left hip join - I haven't been able to run for a couple of months... I want to cry.

My sister says this is why some people can't run, because running puts too much pressure on muscles. But I wonder if it's me being an awkward runner??

[lljkk]

Look up iliotibial band pain. Foam roller exercises are supposed to sort that.

[AuntieStella]

www.runnersworld.com/hips

Stretching and strengthening should help. But the underlying cause could be anywhere in the leg, causing some sort of unlevelness.

I get aches and pains from time to time (I put it down to age), mainly Achilles' tendon, hamstring and calf. When it happens, I need to rest for quite a while and start again gently. Thinking about engaging core and keeping hips straight does seem to help everything.

I've also started taking glucosamine again - i think the jury is still out on whether it actually works particularly well, but I find it helps me.

[emummy]

Make sure your trainers are right for you. Also good to do some dynamic warm up before running and post run stretches. Foam rollers are also good though rather painful!

[londonpia]

Have you had your gait checked? If you go to a good running shop they can check it for you.

Also maybe google hip stretches and do these pre-running.

[PinkCloudDweller]

Thread title was mean to be: why do I keep having sore muscles!!