Subject: RE: Strained hip flexor? ragingferret - 2007-03-08 2:30 PM
I think I strained my hip flexor a bit. I always try not to pull my legs up when pedaling, but I guess I do a subconsciously. I put in over 32 miles today, so I'm probably increasing distance faster than my physical ability to do so. I checked out hip flexor on google, but if someone could confirm that it is pain at the top of my thigh, in the front, right beside the groin? I am going to take tomorrow off from biking, and just run instead.
YOu should start using the training log feature on BT, they are the best anywhere (and I also subscribe to Training Peaks as a coach...BT is better! ) ( (Hmm...I guess I should become a paying BT member after that comment... )
Anyway, I know from your previous posts that you are fairly new at this training thing...are you the same poster who did his first 20 mile ride just 2 weeks ago, after not riding more than a few minutes at a time since you were a kid? It was something like that.
If it's you, you are increasing your mileage way too fast. Even if that 20 miler guy wasn't you, just based on how recently you began sharing your training accomplishements with us, I bet that is still the main source of your pain...too much too soon.
And yes, it does sound like your hip flexor, and yes, you need hip flexors to run. Mabye try a swim or a rest day or a massage or a hot tub session... |