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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Funny you should ask about kicking- I hate kick sets and am not very good at kicking fast, so I avoid kick sets when I can, but I'll try your advice and throw some more kick in my workouts. Good point that you have to look up and sight while swimming OW- raising my head does put stress on the lower half of my body. Thanks again for all of your help!
Funny you should ask about kicking- I hate kick sets and am not very good at kicking fast, so I avoid kick sets when I can, but I'll try your advice and throw some more kick in my workouts. Good point that you have to look up and sight while swimming OW- raising my head does put stress on the lower half of my body. Thanks again for all of your help!
