I have had a lingering hip injury for a long time. It continued to get worse the more I ran. It came to head training for the half marathon in Chicago this summer. I put running on hold and decided to build strength in my hip. I have been lifting for about 4 months now and have enjoyed it. Plus, my hip has been getting much stronger. Well, last weekend I ran the "leisure trail" at my aunt and uncle's house in SC for the first time in over three months. The trail is 2 and 5/8th miles. And I am happy to report that I felt no pain while running or after. I struggled a little bit during the run but I did it in around 24 minutes. I was pumped!
I found out tonight I still need to take it easy. I was doing intervals on a treadmill but felt a little pain in my hip. I need to take it slow...
On a different note, I can easily say I am stronger now than I have ever been. Of course, that is not saying much...
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