To race is but a dream...

[shadydaz]

wow Daz .. plenty of detail .. in the past working with squad of athletes and now MrsDuck and even our son (footie player) .. we work with the ITB stretch sitting on the ground, as well as a few other techniques I use to keep the leg balance in order .. most of the tightness originates from the hip area down the buttocks etc .. I need to look at the new data over time to formulate an opinion, however when working with the athletes in a one on one scenario I am able to see a lot of things visually and can correct them accordingly .. more difficult in forum scenario, so all of this makes for interesting reading

cheers TheEd

How things going Daz ... any improvement in the niggle?

TheEd

Despite plenty of rest and a couple of massages, I'm afraid to say the two attempts I have made to get going again have not ended well.  I did a nice 10 mile, 2000m elevation, three mountain peak effort in the Mourn Mountains in Northern Ireland back in August which was ok but it seems the issue has got progressively worse with every attempt to get running again. I went out for a run with a few team mates Tuesday week last but completely broke down about 7-8km in and had to hobble back to the car, that was after plenty of ZERO activity rest.

The plan is strength training and Turbo trainer for now, once the issue settles but even excessive walking aggrevates it, like today at work, whereas a while ago it was just the running.

in all honesty I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do to try and promote recovery now, nothing seems to be working.  Not doing anything is not helping me mentally. Any ideas welcomed and appreciated.

Darren.

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For clalrity, the issue is not the abductor. That healed fine, was very minor. The main issue seems to be where right at the top of the hamstring on my left leg, right under the glute. its hard to pinpoint and therefor treat.