Back in the fall, I fell apart.
I had just had a fabulous 5K race when my hip/buttock started to tighten up. Before I knew it the tightness got worse and I was experience sciatic pain in my lower back and down the front of my thigh. To make matters worse I had such bad hip flexor pain I could not even lift my leg.
It was a bad time for me. I was trying to work fulltime at a new job, I was not able to run, and I was on my feet for 12 plus hour days thanks to football supervision.
After a few months of wearing flats, getting acupuncture treatments, practicing light yoga, and rest, I finally recovered.
Just a month or so ago I got back into running. I read all I could about chi and bare foot running. I invested in new shoes, a foam roller and lowered my expectations of myself.
However, I am never in the clear.
I am very mindful of my body now. Once my hip or lower back start to tighten up I must be aware!
Yesterday was one of those days. Actually I had been feeling the tell-tale tightening since Saturday but had not done anything for myself. I really had a run planned after work but I listened to my body and mind fully decided I needed a hip opening flow yoga class (love my yoga download app)
and some quality time with the foam roller
Boy do I feel better.
I also used some of this stuff on the tight areas.
My acupuncturist suggested it and it works wonders.
Are you mindful of your body? Do you listen to hidden cues?
I personally think we rock the 40′s!
