If you’re in pain—legit pain, not like a little stiffness — during or after running then something is probably wrong and you should consider going to a physical therapist to help figure it out. They’ll likely recommend some strength and mobility work to help it out.
Or, in my experience, running more frequently for less distance and then building up over time, while maintaining strength and mobility exercises, goes a long way towards warding off pain.
Or, in my experience, running more frequently for less distance and then building up over time, while maintaining strength and mobility exercises, goes a long way towards warding off pain.