Hip Pain running

I posted this in "Traithlon talk" but did not get any suggestions.  So here goes again:


My training includes running four or five times per week averaging four to just under five miles per run.  My pace varies from 7:45 minutes per mile to 8:45 minutes per mile.  I wear Mizuno Wave inspire 5 shoes with orthotic inserts that were selected and fitted by a local Fleet feet manager. 

I do not feel that I am running too hard or too fast, however I have recently started to have some soreness in my right lower hip muscle. The soreness is about four inches below my belt line, directly to the side, slightly wrapping around towards my buttox.   I would describe the point tenderness as a pinching feeling that radiates outward.

For the past couple of weeks the soreness has not gone away completely on off days, however it does seem to flair up during and after runs and even a little after biking and swimming.

Should a take some time off from running, just shorten up the distance or slow down?

Funny when I think about it, can't hardly go shorter than 4.5 miles or slower than 8:45's.  Guess I should take a few days off?

Any suggestion would be great.

Thanks in advance,