Hi Bee,
I've seen photos of you so I know you're in good physical condition, much, much better than I am; however, I recently experienced the same pain in the hip/glut area. The first time I noticed the pain was in Step Class when I was doing backward lunges off the step. I continue to take Step Classes; however, I have modified my backward lunges to reduce the pain, but the pain has not subsided completely. My aerobic instructor suggested that I engage in doing more abs to strengthen my back which should alleviate some if not all my pain. Abs are so important....I've never had good abs and the older I get well,,,,,,, you know the story.
I'm no expert - FAR FROM IT - but if I were to give you advice I'd tell you to cut out the lunges, increase ab work and maintain your running to see if the pain vanishes, if not, you'll know not to take my advice ever again.
Best of luck to you. Now go fill out your Mt. Whitney Lottery application and submit it on Feb. 1. Hope to see you on the mountain.
All the best to you,
Lynn
