I know the internet promises you that with just enough stretching, your hip flexor will finally, blissfully release!

And just maybe, sometimes, it does.

Because that feeling: the deep, stubborn tightness in your hip flexor that seems to show up the second your long runs start to peak or after a tough speed session...

It's a real run ruin-er​
​So you stretch.

Foam roll.

Maybe even hang out in a lunge for five minutes hoping something finally releases…

And yet, the next run?
Same hip. Same tightness. Same “ugh.”

You’re not crazy. And you’re definitely not alone.​
​Runners all over are describing the same thing right now:

• “It’s not exactly pain, but it’s uncomfortable.”
• “It locks up after I run hard.”
• “I can’t tell if it’s fatigue or tightness.”

If that sounds familiar, I wrote this week’s blog post for you.​
​Because the truth is, your hip flexors aren’t the villain here. They’re just tired of being misunderstood and the only ones doing the work.

In this post, let me show you

• What your hip flexors are actually trying to tell you
• Why “just stretching” won’t fix the problem
• The 3 exercises you can start today to get relief and restore strength before race day

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​ Your hips will thank you by mile 20. ;)

Dare to Train Differently,

Marie Whitt, PT, DPT // @dr.whitt.fit

P.S. If your hips are constantly tight, that’s your body telling you it’s time to train smarter, not just stretch harder.

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