Mystery solved. I’m out of whack.
Not whacked, just out of whack. ha! Anyway the big Hip Mystery of 2008 has finally been busted through. I figured that after four months of almost no running, I did my time, right? Time to figure this crap out. Super Sleuth Dr. Hamid Sadri worked through the clues (perfectly normal imaging results), did some reconnaissance (watched me do squats, walk, and run) . . . and determined that I’m a weak ass.
Um, I mean I HAVE a weak ass.
Quit smirking. You probably do, too. Yep, if you’re a runner and/or a cyclist, your butt is probably pretty weak. We don’t get much lateral movement in our sports, resulting in weak glutes. Interestingly, in my case, the weakness is on my right side, putting more load on my left.
So I’ve got a whole bevy of new butt (glute)-strengthening work to do.
Maybe if I work really hard at it, I’ll look like her when I’m done. I have BIG goals this season . . .
Sorry, Matt. I’ve really enjoyed the past 3 yrs of working with you, but I think I’m gonna ask JLo to coach me this year.
If you have big glute goals like me, or find yourself just a little out of whack, get your butt to see Dr. Sadri at First Choice Healthcare. Almost 80% of their practice consists of runners/triathletes. We are well taken care of there. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help put you in touch.
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Amy,
I had the same thing last year, and it still plagues me! Lots of backward and side lifts with that little red plastic band. Also, a lot of balancing going on. Fun, tedious stuff. Great huh?
Jennifer
my big ass needs to be transformed into a power ass for sure. that’s why i returned to the gym. no really, not so i can drool over the cute young personal trainers
bet i can make my ass bigger then your ass
Gluteus Medius! That’s where its AT! I always blamed my non-existent ass on bad genes… but apparently thast only PART of the problem! SHARE some of the exercises will ya?
Breathe….
Often I’ve been called an Ass, but I believe that is because I have “strong ass”. MMMHHH….. okay possible mis-interpretation here.
I guess I will have to do squats, and lunges during base season. But you can keep the Thigh Master.
Glad the mystery is solved!