I have run several half marathons and am currently training for the New Forest Marathon in September - my first. I have completed a 15, 18 and 20 mile runs with the last two being hard but manageable. My right hip has just started giving problems, and causing mild pain even on short runs. While I know I need to let my hip heal, I'm concerned about losing fitness with the marathon 3 weeks away. I have new shoes - Asics 2070 which suit my running style and weight. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice????
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Best not to delay - check it out and then you will know exactly what you're dealing with. Can you have a 3 week taper???
Good luck
Amanda
Sorry - not being a nosy git - just trying to narrow down the possibilities!
Cheers, V-rap.
It's a soft tissue rather than a joint problem, and anti-inflammatories (though don't take pills to allow you to train - listen to the pain), ice, and cutting your mileage may settle it down. But it would be worth getting your GP (or a sports physio) to give your hip a good going-over. If it is what I think it is, a steroid injection can provide excellent pain relief and get you training again.
As overuse is likely to be the cause of the problem, it would be worth reviewing your training schedule, reducing your weekly mileage (you should be starting to taper now anyway) and substituting a non-impact activity like swimming or rowing for some of your sessions.
Good luck with the New Forest Marathon. As long as your symptoms don't get worse between now and then, my advice would be to take a painkiller on the day if you need it and run, not to pull out.
Cheers, V-rap.
Thanks again.