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Maddy Biddulph

THE TRUTH ABOUT: I had hip and knee pain when i ran until i did these two trainer approved things - The Untold Story

Man kneels down mid stretch after a run.

I took part in a running challenge recently, and I noticed that my left knee and hip were feeling uncomfortable during every session. It’s not that surprising as I'm out of practice. Since becoming a mom, I've swapped out running for strength workouts at home—because there's no need for childcare!

Knee and hip issues are common complaints for runners because of the repetitive and high-impact movements, which can be exacerbated by improper form, inadequate strength, poor flexibility and not warming up enough can also be to blame.

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