For those returning to running...

[David]

Here is something to think about/incorporate in your routine.
JOG/WALK BACKWARDS...
After my runs I've been walking and now up to a 5 minute jog AFTER my run.
Might seem strange, but it engages the glutes first, allows your hips to have a greater range of motion and strengthens the opposing muscle groups you use running forward.
It definitely has helped in reducing after run soreness.
D.
ps:Another benefit...those pesky neighbors will know you've flipped your lid and won't bother you anymore

[Tin Soldier]

Maybe you should get a bike mirror on your head and then you won't have to turn around when running.  I like it.  Sounds a lot like some of the warm-ups you do before a soccer match.  I'm going to work it in.   Thanks

[Dannywayoflife]

I have heard that before but not yet done it to be honest. Ill give it a bash though!

[David]

If you are trying it on the treadmill for the first time, be careful and set the mph very low 1.5 or so...
Also side stepping laterals are good too...
As part of your pt, put a theraband on too, forward and backward...the "monster walk"...
You can and should do this before you are or should be running...
D.

[Dannywayoflife]

I wont be running anytime soon but ill try this on the treadmill at the gym tomorrow certainly cant hurt

[Tin Soldier]

Funny you should mention the treadmill.  I totally forgot that my PT had me walk backward on the treadmill early on.  I just remembered that.  My hips might be new shiny and awesome, but crap my memory sucks.

[Dannywayoflife]

I've been trying the backwards walking and side stepping on the treadmill I'll keep it up hopfully it will help with all the suporting structures