5 May 2008
Hip Flexors
Posted by Steve Kelly under: Steve Kelly .
Those little suckers can get sore can’t they?! I’ve been stretched a couple times at my chiropractor and took some time off and the hip feels better. I did a slow four miler this afternoon (beautiful day!) and I hardly noticed it. Different story when I’m done, but knowing it’s just another one of those fun things runners get I’m not worried. My thanks to Harrison Chiropractic for all their help as I’ve trained.
Funny side note, when discussing it with Dr. Shafer he mentioned it would probably hurt going up hills. I had to laugh. What doesn’t hurt going up hills?! At least this new pain mixes things up a little. Maybe my knees will hurt less as my hip steals some attention. As a matter of fact I may slam my finger in a car door at the start of the race to detract from the hip. Come to think of it, if you see me and have the equipment, tase me bro!
Blessings to all of you for a great run on Saturday! Getting ready for the broadcast on Saturday we’ve uncovered some amazing stories. In that elite list of stand outs are you fellow Road Warriors. I am proud of each of you and am honored to be your teammate.
2 Comments so far...
Shelly Says:
5 May 2008 at 6:43 pm.
I think that’s why I cut my toe last week–to take my mind off of my heel and knee…the fact that I keep trying to manipulate the skin where it’s cut–that’s probably on the dumb side, but still, my heel feels better!
And did you know that if you lean backward a little, hills are really flat? Sure, you might fall or hurt your back, but it’s on a flat, not a hill–and wouldn’t you feel dumb telling people “I got hurt on a flat straightaway”?
You’re going to run an awesome race, Steve! Go Road Warriors! 
Nick Says:
7 May 2008 at 2:00 pm.
Shelly is right about hills. I don’t think you’re supposed to lean into them.
BTW, I got a tip yesterday from Deb, a RunGazelle member. Dor sore heels, she said to roll a golf ball on the underside of your foot, right under your heel.