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Great tip for tight hip flexors.Use that rotation of the spinal engine and pelvis!All the best Charles
ReplyLove this!
“No matter how smart you are, your unconscious mind is smarter”
Wonderful advice, Jae! I just shared your post on my Facebook page. Thank you for the great information.
ReplyI can’t believe I only just discovered you! So would a way to bring the leg forward more quickly be to lift the knees higher? I’m running my first marathon in a week and I was in tremendous discomfort during my 20 mile run 2 weeks ago. I’ve been taking very easy but am worried about race day. What you’re saying makes sense to me. I find that since you’re running slower and taking smaller steps in long distances, you’re missing the full range of motion and putting stress on your hip. Please let me know if there’s anything you think I should do between now and then. I was still planning on doing my 10 easy miles tomorrow and then basically nothing next week. Thank you!
ReplyThink more of bringing your knees forwards than up. Of course they’re swinging on an arc, but you don’t want to lift them any more than necessary, whereas just thinking of moving them forward (you can imagine you’re cross-country skiing) will help your pelvis turn and that has a host of additional benefits. You’ll also pick up your pace a little without working any harder. I hope that helps, best of luck with your race!
ReplyThis is the first article I’ve read that was helpful for me! I will have to try out these tips. Thank you so much!
ReplyI had a Birmingham hip put in two years ago. There was a time when I was back to running ok. Now the right hip flexor hurts almost every time I run. I’ve tried everything. At a loss on how to get back.
ReplySorry to hear it, Tom! I’d definitely start by going back to the doctor and making sure all is well with the hip they put in. Then go do the free lesson on this page: https://www.balancedrunner.com/how-to-fix-achilles-tendinitis-tendinosis-tendinopathy/ Even though it’s ostensibly for achilles problems, it helps with hip flexor issues as well and may get the ball rolling in the right direction for you. You probably need a more overall approach to your running form rather than a single lesson, but hopefully this will help.
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