[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by chassis

I am in the market for a new pair of shoes over the next couple of months. I wear NB 1080s now and have done for the past 3 generations. I like them and they are the "do nothing" option.

Hokas look good and have similar specs as 1080s. I want to try them but the force of inertia will make it hard to change from NB. The shoes are for regular short-mid distance walking and all-around.

I want to start running again, so the the shoes need to be capable if I am successful with running. I stopped running 8 years ago with significant hip pain, I think it is trochanteric bursitis. I tried a few 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile runs this spring and it seemed to go well. Some weight loss combined better running technique and hip strengthening from swimming and cycling may be creating a positive scenario for a return to running.

Hip pain while running can be the result of weak or imbalanced muscles along the posterior chain. Do you strength train? Have you seen a sports centered Physical Therapist? I recommend both.

I developed Planter Fasciitis in my left heel while training for a half marathon. I had also noticed hip stiffness, almost pain, past 6 miles.

I had to stop running, so I went to my PT. She diagnosed the planters as a result of a weak Gluteus Medius and TFL on my left side, and prescribed Unilateral leg exercises. For me it was Bulgarian Split Squats, Bulragian RDLs and other unilateral work, and had me run a specific training plan.

3 weeks later I ran the 13 mile race pain free and without stiffness.

[bucketfoot]

My biggest problem, that I absolutely know I need to address, is that I have very tight muscles and need to start dedicating the necessary time to stretching.

I am absolutely dedicated to walking, as that has been my primary exercise method following my heart attack & diabetes diagnosis 16 years ago. But find that it is really hard to add as much dedication to a second activity on top of work.

[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by bucketfoot

My biggest problem, that I absolutely know I need to address, is that I have very tight muscles and need to start dedicating the necessary time to stretching.

I am absolutely dedicated to walking, as that has been my primary exercise method following my heart attack & diabetes diagnosis 16 years ago. But find that it is really hard to add as much dedication to a second activity on top of work.

Are you strength training? It is important, especially as you age and with comorbidities such as heart disease and diabetes. It also helps with cognitive abilities, increased bone density, muscle mass, balance, mobility and stability.

[chassis]

Originally Posted by Mason Hatcher

Hip pain while running can be the result of weak or imbalanced muscles along the posterior chain. Do you strength train? Have you seen a sports centered Physical Therapist? I recommend both.

I developed Planter Fasciitis in my left heel while training for a half marathon. I had also noticed hip stiffness, almost pain, past 6 miles.

I had to stop running, so I went to my PT. She diagnosed the planters as a result of a weak Gluteus Medius and TFL on my left side, and prescribed Unilateral leg exercises. For me it was Bulgarian Split Squats, Bulragian RDLs and other unilateral work, and had me run a specific training plan.

3 weeks later I ran the 13 mile race pain free and without stiffness.

Thanks. I agree the posterior muscles seem involved in my hip pain.

My hip pain became intolerable after 9 years of running 2-5 miles per week, plus some cycling, walking and hiking. For sure not an overuse situation and my view is the muscles were not unusually weak, because of the frequent running. I stopped running in 2017.

My main thought is poor running form (I was an extreme heel striker) led to excessive impact in the hip joint leading to trochanteric bursitis. This is my DIY diagnosis, I have not seen a medical professional for this.

In the past 18 months I have increased yardage in the pool and mileage on the bike, and my hips have never felt better. I have done a couple of 1/2 mile test runs, going slowly and focusing on mid- and forefoot striking and my hips felt ok.

I want to try a 1 mile test run but haven’t decided yet. Comments?

ps. My wife has run 58 marathons and managed plantar fasciitis for years during her peak period of 4 marathons per year. Stretching was her #1 therapy. There are a number of exercises for this and also a therapeutic sock that allows stretching of the plantar area.

[Mason Hatcher]

Originally Posted by chassis

Thanks. I agree the posterior muscles seem involved in my hip pain.

My hip pain became intolerable after 9 years of running 2-5 miles per week, plus some cycling, walking and hiking. For sure not an overuse situation and my view is the muscles were not unusually weak, because of the frequent running. I stopped running in 2017.

My main thought is poor running form (I was an extreme heel striker) led to excessive impact in the hip joint leading to trochanteric bursitis. This is my DIY diagnosis, I have not seen a medical professional for this.

In the past 18 months I have increased yardage in the pool and mileage on the bike, and my hips have never felt better. I have done a couple of 1/2 mile test runs, going slowly and focusing on mid- and forefoot striking and my hips felt ok.

I want to try a 1 mile test run but haven’t decided yet. Comments?

ps. My wife has run 58 marathons and managed plantar fasciitis for years during her peak period of 4 marathons per year. Stretching was her #1 therapy. There are a number of exercises for this and also a therapeutic sock that allows stretching of the plantar area.

That’s good info, and it seems like you are figuring it out. Brother, strength training. I started my Bulgarian Split squats and Bulgarian RDLs with 10 pound dumbbells. I forgot to include the band work. I am doing two minutes each of double banded (one above the knee and one mid-calf) lateral walks and two minutes of monster walks.

But I am not diagnosing you. My recommendation for you is a sports centered Physical Therapist.