Heidi- Len knows what he is talking about, trust him.  This forum has taught me that the general rule is to not increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% each week, and that you should have some fall back weeks where you cover less mileage to give your body a chance to recover.    Other thought-  shoes - did you go to a running store to have your gait examined before selecting your shoes?

I expereinced some hip pain as well early on as well (but not from over use).  I make a concerted effort to stretch my hips and I periodicaly search youtube for "yoga for runners hip exercises" and do some hip opening exercises.  But again, I trust in Len, sounds like over use.

Good luck!

Stephanie

Have someone check your gait, run on ideally a dirt track or trail and make sure you are using new properly fitted shoes. I would recommend that you rest the hips for a week - 10 days, ice regularly, use a foam roller and when pain subsides start back slowly, everyother day. 10% per week farther is a good rule of thumb. You can augment your running with cycling for good results.

Best,

Personal Trainer Hollywood - Los Angeles