Hip slowly easing – not too painful in the night or first thing in the morning or going up stairs any more. So very much looking forward to trying an easy run tomorrow. And then probably elliptical on Wednesday to be safe. Apparently bike is the safest option for hip pain but totally agree about heart rate, it feels like a lot of effort for minimal heart rate elevation!
Anyway I’m having a little chin up side quest in my strength sessions to stop sliding into the Pit of Despair which is nice 👍🏻
Yeah try and stay positive if you can. I think these things just highlight that at our age we do need to utilise the cross training option to reduce that injury risk. It can be boring at times, but needs must right? And glad the hip is showing signs of improvement, and quickly too really. I hate talking about myself as I worry it comes across smug and “know it all” vibes, but I think my approach is wise, when I look at other people coming back from injury and running 5 times per week. I feel like I’m pretty much there but even so last week I ran just twice, and did 3 x cross training sessions. And I think it’s because of that approach I’m running well and pretty much pain free. I said that to Jax on a walk this weekend “oh my god, nothing actually hurts today” and that’s pretty much the first time in 6 months
Coach Simon 🍊
