I just completed the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on Sunday and once again, I had to fight through terrible hip pain during the race. The pain is on both the left and right sides and is basically in the bone/joint area. I thought the wet suit may be contributing to the pain, due to a different positioning in the water, but have tried OW races without a wetsuit and still have the same pain. It hurts to walk after the races and also hurts the next day. The pain typically starts around mile 2 of a race. I never get the pain while swimming distance in a pool. I am 31 and average over 30,000 yards a week so the OW races I have competed in are not longer distances than I am used to swimming. Has anyone had similar pain or any advice?
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Interesting. I did my first Chesepeake Bay swim this past Sunday and also had hip/pelvis pain for the first time ever. Mine was only on the right side though and I was able to work it out. I wouldn't have thought twice about it until I read this post.
I think you're correct and it has something to do with the wetsuit and the position it holds your legs/body in, especially when you turn on your side to breath.
Mine was not as bad as yours though and I worked it out during the race and had no problems after.
If you ever figure it out, let me know.
Interesting. I did my first Chesepeake Bay swim this past Sunday and also had hip/pelvis pain for the first time ever. Mine was only on the right side though and I was able to work it out. I wouldn't have thought twice about it until I read this post.
I think you're correct and it has something to do with the wetsuit and the position it holds your legs/body in, especially when you turn on your side to breath.
Mine was not as bad as yours though and I worked it out during the race and had no problems after.
If you ever figure it out, let me know.
