windcatcher 0 #1 February 2, 2005 Since I've started running up again, my upper thigh area is soooooooore!!!! AHHHHHHH, it's so annoying, last year I injured the SAME muscle on the opposite leg and I couldn't run for a whole semester. I did do a warm up and 2-3 quick stretches, but now my leg hurts. Can any runners out there tell me how to stretch this area? I wanna go run again Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 February 2, 2005 try grabing your toes and pulling your foot behind your back twards your but, this should help strech those muscles, what are they called your quads i think.. not sure... a good stretching routine before and after workingout will save you from alot of soreness...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #3 February 2, 2005 yeah dude, I usually do that stretch, it's fun to look flexible and maintain balance other than that one, I don't know any other stretches; the inner thigh area hurts too Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #4 February 2, 2005 www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml try 6,7,11 when in doubt FGIT ( thanks aggie dave for ecplainig the other day that acronym) ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #5 February 2, 2005 thanks Wingnut. I just prefer to talk to real people about their advice then google it. Sorry,I'm old fashioned I guess Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDruff 0 #6 February 2, 2005 Just a question here, but how long has it been since you started ruuning till you got your injury? Its pretty common for people to go overboard too quickly. I've personally been on a 2 month break in just to get my legs up to the point where i can really beat them down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 February 2, 2005 well, I've only started running again this year, just a few times. I only ran a mile, but this same muscle I've injured before seems to get agitated fairly easily and I'm just wondering what I'm doing wrong. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 February 2, 2005 You need to stretch longer, especially after having an old injury...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #9 February 2, 2005 Yeah, I need to do a good warmup with a nice stretching, and after running, cool down and really stretch. It's not an old injury though; last yr.it was my left leg, upper thigh, now it's my right leg. I am NOT gonna get injured again Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 February 2, 2005 Try sitting on your feet ( kneel first ) then lean back and stretch. Go for the less pounding exercises. I don't think man has evolved enough to be running. Ice and heat sore muscles.Drink water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDruff 0 #11 February 2, 2005 Hmmmm. Well here is what i would do and i have been in that situation. But I typically spend about a half hour streching before i run then a nice little jog for a few minutes before i actually hammer down. then i follow by streching some more. Another thing to consider is shoes. Shoes and shoes. You have to have the right pair that fit good and are made for running. I have 3 pairs of shoes in the line up right now, so good shoes are key. Also a running specific shoe store would be able to set you straight right there. And one last thing are you running on pavement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #12 February 2, 2005 well there's one of my downfalls, I haven;t replaced my runnning shoes in like a year I think. Ya think I gots monies to spend on shoes, when I'm a student AND I skydive? I should get some new shoes. Our track is pavement, but since I love the outdoors and I'm a dork about it, I try and run on the grass next to the track. ahhhhhhhhh, running through grass listening to Van Morrison sing songs about me.....ahhhhhhh Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDruff 0 #13 February 2, 2005 WHAT. I thought van morrison was only singing to me. thats it i am having a talk with that guy running on grass thats a good start. pavement hurts. got the stress fracture to prove it. but theres some good advice from the people here. best thing i can say is that it takes a while to break your body in. Its also mind over matter. IF you dont mind it dosent matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #14 February 2, 2005 Van Morrison sings about me, not TO me silly (ahh, I wish) I am going to do more strength training on my lower body,more squats,lunges, etc. I think that's an important aspect. I will look into getting fitted for some new running shoes, but not until I get fitted for my jumpsuit. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #15 February 2, 2005 Oh VAN morrison . I was thinking Jim Morrison.You still need some direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #16 February 2, 2005 JIM morrison??? ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, when will you people learn the difference!!! There is no comparison; geez, I've never met any fellow skydivers who've liked Van as much as I do, except one guy...hmm, maybe that's how he snagged me Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lewmonst 0 #17 February 2, 2005 You've probably strained it, to some degree. Sorry to quote another website, but this explains it better than i could. see here.http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
windcatcher 0 #14 February 2, 2005 Van Morrison sings about me, not TO me silly (ahh, I wish) I am going to do more strength training on my lower body,more squats,lunges, etc. I think that's an important aspect. I will look into getting fitted for some new running shoes, but not until I get fitted for my jumpsuit. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 February 2, 2005 Oh VAN morrison . I was thinking Jim Morrison.You still need some direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #16 February 2, 2005 JIM morrison??? ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, when will you people learn the difference!!! There is no comparison; geez, I've never met any fellow skydivers who've liked Van as much as I do, except one guy...hmm, maybe that's how he snagged me Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #17 February 2, 2005 You've probably strained it, to some degree. Sorry to quote another website, but this explains it better than i could. see here.http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
